Caldwell County, Texas
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Not to be confused with Caldwell, Texas.
Caldwell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 45,883.[1][2] Its county seat is Lockhart.[3] The county was founded in 1848 and named after Mathew Caldwell, a ranger captain who fought in the Battle of Plum Creek against the Comanches and against Santa Anna's armies during the Texas Revolution. Caldwell was also a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
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Caldwell County | |
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Coordinates: 29°50′N 97°37′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1848 |
Named for | Mathew Caldwell |
Seat | Lockhart |
Largest city | San Marcos |
Area | |
• Total | 547 sq mi (1,420 km2) |
• Land | 545 sq mi (1,410 km2) |
• Water | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 45,883 |
• Density | 84/sq mi (32/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 27th |
Website | www |
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Caldwell County is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.