Berclair, Texas

Berclair is an unincorporated community in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Berclair, Texas
Berclair Mansion
Berclair
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Coordinates: 28°31′51″N 97°35′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyGoliad
Elevation
190 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total253
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)361

History

Berclair was founded in 1889 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] The town's name is an amalgamation of Bert and Clair Lucas, the names of local ranchers.[2]

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See also

References

  1. Berclair from the Handbook of Texas Online
  2. Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.



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