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  Berclair | |
| Coordinates: 28°31′51″N 97°35′28″W / 28.53083°N 97.59111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Goliad |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 253 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 361 |
History
editBerclair 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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Berclair from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
External links
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