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Gatesville is a city in Coryell County, Texas, serving as the county seat and positioned on the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas, within the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan area. With about 16,100 residents, it is the largest community in a county whose economy and daily life are shaped by agriculture, ranching, the nearby military installation, and a cluster of state correctional facilities. Established in 1854, the city grew around its role as a county seat and a stop on the region's early railroads. Gatesville's best-known identity is the "Spur Capital of Texas." The Coryell County Museum and Historical Center houses the Mitchell Spur Collection—more than 6,000 spurs—reflecting the region's ranching and cowboy heritage, and the city's motto appears on its official branding. That Western identity coexists with the city's other defining institution: the Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates five of the state's nine women's prisons and state jails in Gatesville, including the unit that houses the state's death row for women. These facilities are a major local employer and a structural part of the city's character. The traditional downtown is anchored by the Coryell County Courthouse and its broad lawn, with local shops and restaurants around the square. Recreation runs to Mother Neff State Park, about 11 miles away along the Leon River—one of Texas' earliest state parks, tracing its origin to a 1921 land donation—plus nearby Lake Waco and Belton Lake. Gatesville Independent School District serves local students, and the city's position on State Highways 36 and 84 connects it to Waco, Killeen, and Temple. For buyers seeking a small Central Texas county-seat town with a distinct heritage, Gatesville offers an affordable, rooted option.

Population 16,135

County Coryell

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What county is Gatesville in?

Gatesville is in Coryell County, Texas, where it serves as the county seat. The city sits on the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas and is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan area.

What is Gatesville known for?

Gatesville is known as the 'Spur Capital of Texas,' a ranching heritage celebrated in the Coryell County Museum's collection of more than 6,000 spurs. The city also hosts several of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's women's prisons.

What school district serves Gatesville?

Gatesville is served by the Gatesville Independent School District, which operates elementary, middle, and high schools for the city and surrounding Coryell County. Higher-education options in the Killeen–Temple area are within commuting distance.

What is there to do in Gatesville?

Outdoor recreation centers on Mother Neff State Park, about 11 miles away along the Leon River, plus Lake Waco and Belton Lake for boating and fishing. Downtown Gatesville offers shops, the courthouse square, and the Last Drive-In Picture Show.

What is the population of Gatesville?

Gatesville's population was 16,135 in the 2020 U.S. census, making it the largest city in Coryell County. The city anchors a rural Central Texas county and serves as its governmental and commercial hub.

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