Kendalia, TX

About Kendalia

• • Singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen Jr. spent summers in Kendalia at his grandparents' ranch.
• • The Kendalia Halle, a historic dance hall, is considered the oldest dance hall in Texas.
• • Its location along the stagecoach route between San Antonio and Fredericksburg spurred early growth.
• • A large meteorite impact is suspected to have occurred near Kendalia millions of years ago.
• • The devastating flood of 1998 caused significant damage and community rebuilding efforts.
• • Named for prominent settler George Kendall, it was founded in 1880.
• • With around 65 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • Sitting at 1,686 feet, it offers stunning views of the Texas Hill Country.
• • Ranching and agriculture remain important to the local economy.
• • A peaceful, slow-paced escape defines the feeling of being in Kendalia.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, 30 miles away, won five NBA championships between 1999-2014.
• • Boerne High School, near Kendalia, won the 5A State Football Championship in 2023.
• • The area's geology is characterized by karst topography, with underlying limestone formations.
• • Guadalupe River State Park, featuring river access and natural trails, is a nearby natural landmark.
• • The Guadalupe River flows near Kendalia, providing recreational opportunities.
• • White-tailed deer are a common sight in the area surrounding Kendalia.
• • Texas Hill Country vegetation, including live oak and juniper trees, dominates the flora.

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