La Grange Texas Map

About La Grange, Texas

La Grange is a locality in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,452. The population density is 415.2 people per km². La Grange is located at 29.9055°N, 96.8766°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78945.

La Grange rests in the broad, sun-drenched expanse of Central Texas, a landscape characterized by gentle swells of land that unfurl towards the horizon. It lies 29.8 miles east-southeast of Bastrop, TX (from Bastrop, TX: bearing 118°T), and is situated 19.5 miles south of Giddings. Here, the sky feels vast, an endless dome of cerulean that often deepens to a rich indigo as day surrenders to night, casting long, dancing shadows across the fields. The very air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of the fertile soil nurtured by the nearby Colorado River, a ribbon of life that winds its course a mere mile from the town's core. Though miles from any coast, the land itself possesses a quiet grandeur, a testament to the enduring power of prairie and plain, and the distant, almost imperceptible rise of the Pea Ridge, a low, wooded escarpment twenty-one miles to the west, hints at the region's deeper geological story. This is a place where history is not merely remembered but tangibly present, woven into the very fabric of daily life in La Grange. Founded by German immigrants who sought fertile ground and a new beginning, the town retains echoes of its European heritage in its architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy, long anchored by the bountiful agriculture of the surrounding countryside and the steady flow of commerce along the Colorado River, has also found new avenues in specialized industries and a growing appreciation for its historical sites. Visitors might find themselves drawn to the Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery History Trail, a mile-long journey that retraces steps of bygone eras, or perhaps wander near Farmers Industries Lake, a tranquil four-mile detour offering a peaceful counterpoint to the town's lively center. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for this inland locale, serves as a unique reminder of broader conservation efforts, casting a protective, symbolic shadow over this particular corner of Texas.

About This La Grange Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Grange, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.905503, -96.876647. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on La Grange and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for La Grange includes the ZIP code (78945), telephone area code (830), county seat of Fayette County (La Grange), and school district assignment (La Grange Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct La Grange is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.