Welcome to Gillett ...
Gillett is located on the South Texas Plains.
Gillett is located in Karnes County<1>.
The location of Gillett has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Gillett is 350 feet [107 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Gillett lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Gillett: (830)
The ZIP code for Gillett: 78116<4>
Communities Also Named Gillett ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 8 communities that are also named Gillett - they are located in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gillett.
Communities near Gillett ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gillett.
- Karnes City
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karnes City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karnes City
- Karnes City is located in Karnes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,406 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Karnes City <5>
- Nixon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixon
- Nixon is located in Gonzales County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,508 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nixon <5>
- Poth
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poth
- Poth is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,332 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Poth <5>
- Yorktown
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yorktown
- Yorktown is located in DeWitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,069 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yorktown <5>
- Stockdale
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockdale
- Stockdale is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,672 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stockdale <5>
- Runge
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Runge
- Runge is located in Karnes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,166 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Runge <5>
- Falls City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls City
- Falls City is located in Karnes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falls City <5>
- Smiley
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiley
- Smiley is located in Gonzales County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 576 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smiley <5>
- Nordheim
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nordheim have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nordheim
- Nordheim is located in DeWitt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 303 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nordheim <5>
- Ecleto
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ecleto have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ecleto
- Ecleto is located in Karnes County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ecleto <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gillett. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gillett.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gillett. 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 Gillett.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gillett. See our Newspapers Page for Gillett.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gillett ...
Looking for more information about Gillett? 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 Gillett, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Gillett.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gillett. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Karnes, 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> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gillett - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 community (such as Gillett). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Gillett or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |