Kendalia, Texas
Unincorporated community in Kendall County, Texas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kendalia is an unincorporated community in northeastern Kendall County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Texas-German belt.
Kendalia, Texas | |
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 The historic Kendalia Community Church | |
 Kendalia Location in Texas and the United States  Kendalia Kendalia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 29°58′9″N 98°31′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kendall |
| Named for | George Wilkins Kendall |
| Elevation | 1,384 ft (422 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 78027 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339027[1] |
Geography
Kendalia lies at the intersection of RM 473 and FM 3351 northeast of the city of Boerne, the county seat of Kendall County.[2] Its elevation is 1,384 feet (422 m).[3] Although Kendalia is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 78027;[4] the ZCTA for ZIP Code 78027 had a population of 459 at the 2010 census.[5] The community is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Likely named for early nearby settler George Wilkins Kendall, the community was surveyed in 1883, although a post office was not established until 1895. The local economy has long been dependent primarily on ranching, although many residents today work in cities such as Blanco or San Antonio.[6]
The Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Monastery was founded by Elder Ephraim of Arizona in 1996 in the vicinity of Kendalia.[7]
Kendalia sign on Ranch to Market Road 473 looking south
George Wilkins Kendall state historical marker
Kendalia Library on Ranch to Market Road 473
Elbel Building
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Major highways
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