Junction Area Information
About Junction
Junction is a town of 2600 persons, the county seat of Kimble County, population 4100.
The economy is agriculture-based, with ranching and hunting being the primary source
of income. The county is in the geologic region of Texas known as the Edwards Plateau.
Eroded limestone hills are cut through by streams, which feed the two major rivers
of the area, the North and South Llano Rivers. The town site is at the "junction"
of these two rivers. Kimble County has over 300 miles of flowing streams, more than
any other county in Texas. The water comes from springs which are prevalent throughout
the area.
Junction Wikipedia Article
Climate and Services
The climate is moderate in this semi-arid county. Average annual temperature is 64.7°.
Rainfall averages 22 inches yearly.
Because of the location on interstate highway 10 and the fact that it is the county
seat, the town provides for a variety of goods and services. Kimble Hospital, emergency
medical service and a staff of physicians, other medical professionals including dentists,
serve the community.
Weather in Junction
Getting Here
By Air
Nearest major airport - San Antonio - 120 miles. Shuttle to campus possible for groups,
fee schedule available. Junction Airport - for private air traffic
By Bus
Bus station in Junction approximately 4 miles from the TTU Center. Shuttle to the
Center available for groups using the campus.
By Car
An interactive Google Map can be found here.
Food and Lodging
The Kimble County Chamber of Commerce website, www.junctiontexas.net, has detailed information on area hotels, motels, restaurants, shops and other activities you can enjoy during your stay.
Nearby Attractions
(within 120 miles)Attraction | Distance |
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South Llano River State Park 2,000 acres hiking/ mountain biking trails, river activities habitat for the Rio Grande Wild Turkey |
5 |
Devils Sink Hole - Rocksprings Texas See the four million Mexican Free-tailed Bats exit from the largest single room cavern in Texas. Evening bat tours, May through October. Day tours can be arranged.(830) 683-2406 |
48 |
Caverns of Sonora Beautiful live caverns with guided tours, camping and picnicking available. Summer dinner theater |
60 |
Fredericksburg Historical German settled community. Pioneer homes, German bakeries and restaurants, crafts and curio shopping |
68 |
Enchanted Rock State Park Unusual granite monolith |
80 |
LBJ State Park Historical park near Johnson City, home of former US President Lyndon Baines Johnson, ranch tours and visitor center |
80 |
San Antonio Bicultural city, home of the Alamo, Sea World, Fiesta Texas, Spanish missions, zoo, art galleries, Institute of Texan Cultures and River Walk |
120 |
Del Rio and Mexico Border of Mexico, shopping across border, nearby Lake Amistad and historic Pecos River |
120 |
TTU Center at Junction
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Address
Texas Tech University Center at Junction | 254 Red Raider Ln. | P.O. Box 186 | Junction, TX 76849 -
Phone
(325) 446-2301 -
Email
ttujunction@ttu.edu