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Weimar is a city in western Colorado County, Texas, set in the rolling cattle country between Houston and San Antonio. It lies along U.S. Route 90, with Interstate 10 passing through the southern edge of the city at Exit 682, about fifteen miles west of Columbus, the county seat, and midway between that town and Schulenburg. Downtown Houston is roughly eighty-eight miles to the east and San Antonio about 109 miles to the west. The community was founded in 1873 along the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad, and it takes its name from Weimar, Germany — a nod to the Czech and German settlers who shaped the area. Within a decade it had grown past a thousand residents and established itself as a center of trade for pecans, poultry, and dairy products, completing its first city map by 1877. The railroad, later part of the Southern Pacific system, remains in service through the area. Today Weimar is home to roughly 2,100 people and retains a distinctly Central Texas small-town character. Its Czech-German heritage is still evident in the community's identity and traditions, while working cattle ranches and farms continue to define the surrounding landscape. The city is served by its own school district, Weimar ISD, and by Weimar Medical Center, which provides local healthcare to the region. For homebuyers, Weimar offers an established small-town lifestyle on the Interstate 10 corridor. Its older homes, acreage properties, and ranchland appeal to those seeking space and a slower pace, while the highway keeps both Houston and San Antonio — and the Hill Country beyond — within easy reach.

Population 2,100

County Colorado County

Active Listings 106

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Weimar in?

Weimar is located in western Colorado County, Texas. The city sits along Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 90, about fifteen miles west of Columbus, the county seat, between Columbus and Schulenburg.

How is Weimar pronounced?

Weimar is pronounced "WAY-mer" by many locals and "WEE-mer" by some non-locals. The city was named for Weimar, Germany, reflecting the Czech-German heritage of the settlers who founded the community in the 1870s.

What school district serves Weimar?

Weimar is served by Weimar Independent School District, a small district based in the city. The district provides pre-kindergarten through high school education and draws students from the surrounding western Colorado County area.

How far is Weimar from Houston and San Antonio?

Weimar is about 88 miles from downtown Houston to the east and about 109 miles from downtown San Antonio to the west. Interstate 10, with access at Exit 682, provides the primary route to both cities.

What is Weimar's history?

Weimar grew as a railroad town on the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio line and became a center of trade for pecans, poultry, and dairy products. Its Czech-German heritage remains an important part of the community's identity.

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