South Mountain
South Mountain is located north of U. S. Highway 84 about three miles east of Gatesville in central Coryell County. The town was shown on highway maps by 1970, and by the mid-1980s citizens incorporated. In 1990 South Mountain had a population of 301. That figure increased to 412 in 2000.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
South Mountain is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.43972440
- Longitude
- -97.67916400
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes
South Mountain by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
South Mountain
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 362 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 384 | 2010 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 412 | 2000 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 301 | 1990 | Texas Demographic Center |