Comanche, Texas
| Comanche, Texas | |
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Comanche, Texas City Hall
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 Comanche
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| Coordinates: 31°53′51″N 98°36′13″W / 31.89750°N 98.60361°WCoordinates: 31°53′51″N 98°36′13″W / 31.89750°N 98.60361°W | |
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 United States
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 Texas
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| County | Comanche |
| Region | Central Texas |
| Established | 1858 |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,335 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 76442 |
| Area code | 325 |
| Website | www |
Comanche is a city located in Comanche County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,335 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Comanche County. Comanche is a popular stop for hunters.
A military road known as the "Corn Trail" came through in 1850 to supply area forts and encourage settlement. The town was established in 1856 and the city was incorporated in 1858. Near the modern courthouse is the preserved log structure known as the "Old Cora Courthouse", one of the oldest standing wooden courthouses in Texas. Cora, the former county seat, later became Gustine.
The Comanche County Historical Museum in Comanche features a blacksmith shop, filling station, and doctor's office. A replica saloon depicts the site where gunfighter John Wesley Hardin killed a deputy in 1874.
Comanche is located at 31°54′0″N 98°36′16″W / 31.90000°N 98.60444°W (31.899890, -98.604485).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (12 km2), all of it land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Comanche has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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