Schulenburg Texas Map

About Schulenburg, Texas

Schulenburg is a locality in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,768. The population density is 399.1 people per km². Schulenburg is located at 29.6819°N, 96.9030°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78956.

Schulenburg unfolds across a landscape of rolling fields, where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, painterly shadows across the fertile earth. It lies 60.2 miles west of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 270°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Weimar. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned soil and distant pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the warm breeze. Wide, open skies dominate, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the occasional hawk circling lazily overhead. The terrain, a gentle undulation of the post oak savannah, supports a patchwork of farms and ranches, their fences a fine, dark thread against the green and gold. The character of Schulenburg is that of a place that has settled comfortably into its skin, unhurried and observant. The history of Schulenburg is deeply rooted in the arrival of German and Czech immigrants who sought fertile ground for their livelihoods, and their legacy is still visible in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of the community. Agriculture has long been the lifeblood, with cotton and cattle shaping the local economy for generations, and even now, the hum of tractors in the distance is a familiar sound. The town remembers its past through the painted murals adorning its buildings, vibrant narratives of its founding and growth, a visual chronicle for those who pass through. Schulenburg also holds a unique place in the cultural landscape, a stopping point where the echoes of polka music can still be heard on a quiet evening, a testament to the enduring traditions that define this corner of Fayette County.

About This Schulenburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schulenburg, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.6819, -96.903037. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Schulenburg and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Schulenburg includes the ZIP code (78956), telephone area code (830), county seat of Fayette County (La Grange), and school district assignment (Schulenburg Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Schulenburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.