Welcome to Walnut Springs ...
The city of Walnut Springs is located Walnut Springs is located in Bosque County<1>. The location of Walnut Springs has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Walnut Springs, you might consider that their post office opened in 1892. A typical abbreviation for Walnut Springs: Walnut Spgs. (or less commonly used: Walnut Spngs. or Walnut Sprngs.) From the Census Estimates for 2019, Walnut Springs has a population of 867 people<3> (see below for details). The community of Walnut Springs is 900 feet [274 m] above sea level.<4>. Time Zone: Walnut Springs lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Walnut Springs is located in the (254) area code. The ZIP code for Walnut Springs: 76690<5> Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Walnut Springs had an population of 867 people. This is an increase of 4.84% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 14.83% since the 2000 Census). At the time of the 2010 Census, Walnut Springs had a population of 827 people. This makes Walnut Springs the county's 4th most populous community. With a 2010 count of 827 people, the population of Walnut Springs increased 9.54% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 755 people). More information can be found on the Census Page for Walnut Springs. Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Texas communities named Walnut Springs: This one is located in Bosque County and the other is located in Ellis County. Beyond Texas, there are 4 communities that are also named Walnut Springs - they are located in Arkansas, Maryland and Missouri. For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Walnut Springs. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Walnut Springs. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Walnut Springs. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Walnut Springs. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Walnut Springs. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Walnut Springs. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Walnut Springs. See our Newspapers Page for Walnut Springs. Looking for more information about Walnut Springs? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Walnut Springs, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Walnut Springs. We originally found mention of Walnut Springs in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Walnut Springs was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Walnut Springs in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Walnut Springs post office opened in 1892.
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Footnotes ...
<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Bosque, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <3> Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Walnut Springs. <4> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Walnut Springs - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <5> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Walnut Springs). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Walnut Springs or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <6> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <7> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/