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Weimar ( or, by many non-locals, ) is a cities in Colorado County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,151 at the 2010 census.In 1873 the town was founded in anticipation that the Galveston, Harrisburg, & San Antonio Railroad was going to build through the site. It was originally named "Jackson" after D.W. Jackson, a native Georgian and landowner, but subsequently was called "Weimar" in tribute to the German cities of Weimar.Located on Interstate 10 and US 90 between San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Weimar is a small community of predominantly Czech and German descendants.A strong history of baseball exists in Weimar. Veterans Park (Strickland Field) was ahead of its time when it was built in 1948, and was the first lighted baseball field between San Antonio and Houston. Veterans Park remains a state-of-the-art baseball stadium, having hosted a Babe Ruth League World Series Tournament in 2005.Weimar is where Norman J. Sirnic and Karen Sirnic were murdered by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz on May 2, 1999. Their parsonage was adjacent to the train tracks.

Weimar is located in Colorado County

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Weimar Isd is located at 506 W Main Weimar,Tx,78962 Weimar Isd phone number is (979)725-6300. The school district has 676 students, 58 teachers.

Geography

Weimar is located in western Colorado County at 29°42€²8€³N 96°46€²48€³W (29.702348 - -96.779950). According to the United States Census Bureau - the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) - all of it land.U.S. Route 90 passes through the center of town as Main Street - while Interstate 10 passes through the southern edge of the city - with access from Exit 682. Via either highway it is 15 miles (24 km) east to Columbus - the county seat. Downtown Houston is 88 miles (142 km) to the east - and downtown San Antonio is 109 miles (175 km) to the west.

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