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Tehuacana is a small town located in Limestone County in east-central Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 283 residents. According to the Texas Handbook Online, Tehuacana lies at the intersection of State Highway 171 and Farm Road 638, six miles northwest of Mexia in northeastern Limestone County. The town was first established in 1847 and called Tewockony Springs for the Tawakoni Indians, who lived in the area until the late 1840s. When Tehuacana Academy opened in 1852, the community was known as Tehuacana Hills, though the post office continued to be called after the springs. After the Civil War, the name of the town and post office was changed to Tehuacana. In 1903 the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway completed its track between Cleburne and Mexia, passing through Tehuacana. The population of the town has gone through ups and downs, although never reaching more than a thousand residents. For all practical purposes, Tehuacana is a ghost town. The remains of the old abandoned college is there, and a quaint downtown area. The town has become home to several artists. There was another settlement by the name of Tehuacana located in Frio County that was virtually wiped out by a smallpox epidemic in the late 1800s.

Surrounding areas: Richland Chambers Reservoir, Texas (24.2 mi), Corsicana, Texas (24.9 mi), Waco, Texas (37.7 mi)

Tehuacana Vacation Rentals




Tehuacana Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
West World InnHwy 31Hubbard, TX16.4 mi.(254) 576-2541
Days Inn603 W Hwy 84Fairfield, TX22.5 mi.(903) 389-7855
Best Western2100 E Hwy 31Corsicana, TX24.9 mi.(903) 872-0020
Comfort Inn1946 E Hwy 31Corsicana, TX24.9 mi.(903) 875-0616

Tehuacana Weather & Climate

Northern Texas , in the Plains Region, the climate is semi-arid and prone to drought. Annual rainfall is between 16 and 32 inches. During the summer, this area of state sees the most clear and sunny days. On most winter nights, temperatures fall below the freezing mark, or 32 °F. The wettest months of the year are April and May. Tornadoes are common, caused by the convergence of westerly and southerly prevailing winds during the late spring, making the region part of Tornado Alley. Poor land management, drought, and high wind speeds cause large dust storms. Improved land-management practices have improved dust storms somewhat in recent years. The panhandle region, farthest from the Gulf of Mexico, experiences colder winters than the other regions of Texas.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 57°F 33°F 2.44 in. -
February 62°F 37°F 3.08 in. -
March 70°F 45°F 3.45 in. -
April 77°F 52°F 3.14 in. -
May 84°F 61°F 4.91 in. -
June 91°F 68°F 3.89 in. -
July 95°F 71°F 1.99 in. -
August 96°F 70°F 2.56 in. -
September 90°F 64°F 4.16 in. -
October 80°F 54°F 4.29 in. -
November 68°F 44°F 3.64 in. -
December 59°F 36°F 3.85 in. -

Tehuacana Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Tstc Waco airport (CNW) located about 31 miles west of Tehuacana in Waco, Texas, the Waco Regional airport (ACT) located approximately 41 miles west of Tehuacana in Waco, Texas, the Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional airport (TPL) located roughly 65 miles southwest of Tehuacana in Temple, Texas, the Dallas Executive airport (RBD) located around 67 miles northwest of Tehuacana in Dallas, Texas, the Arlington Municipal airport (GKY) located about 71 miles northwest of Tehuacana in Arlington, Texas, and finally the Fort Worth Spinks airport (FWS) located approximately 72 miles northwest of Tehuacana in Fort Worth, Texas.

Tehuacana Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
State Fair of TexasDallasTX73.5 mi.
SpeedZoneDallasTX73.5 mi.
Boardwalk Fun ParkGrand PrairieTX74.2 mi.
Six Flags Over TexasArlingtonTX76.1 mi.
Sandy Lake Amusement ParkCarrolltonTX86.1 mi.
 
Water Parks
Six Flags Hurricane HarborArlingtonTX76.1 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Olde Oaks Golf CourseMexiaTX6.3 mi.
Colony Creek Country ClubVictoriaTX16.8 mi.
Battle Lake Golf CourseMartTX21.7 mi.
New Oaks Golf CourseCorsicanaTX24.6 mi.
 
State Parks
Fort Parker State ParkTX9.8 mi. 
 
Museums
Dr Pepper MuseumWacoTX37.7 mi.(Miscellaneous)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Cameron Park ZooWacoTX37.7 mi.
Dallas Aquarium at Fair ParkDallasTX73.5 mi.
Dallas World AquariumDallasTX73.5 mi.
Dallas ZooDallasTX73.5 mi.
Fossil Rim Wildlife CenterGlen RoseTX78.6 mi.
Fort Worth Zoological ParkFort WorthTX81.7 mi.
Caldwell ZooTylerTX84.3 mi.
Ellen Trout ZooLufkinTX110.6 mi.


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