Youngsport is an unincorporated community in Bell County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 40 in 2000. It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.
Youngsport, Texas | |
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  Youngsport  Youngsport | |
| Coordinates: 30°57′27″N 97°43′09″W / 30.95750°N 97.71917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1372070[1] |
Geography
editYoungsport is located on Farm to Market Road 2484 on the Lampasas River, 9 mi (14 km) south of Killeen in southwestern Bell County.[2]
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Youngsport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
Education
editToday, the community is served by the Florence Independent School District.
Notable person
edit- A.C. Greene's grandmother, Maude E. Cole, was born in Youngsport.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Youngsport, Texas
- ^ Odintz, Mark. "Youngsport, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Youngsport, Texas
- ^ Painter-Author, Maude E. Cole Can't Be Caught By Old Age, Abilene Reporter-News, June 2, 1957, pg 3C