Stampede is an unincorporated community in Bell County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the

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, the community had a population of 10 in 2000. It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.

History

The creek and the community's name most likely came from a cattle-driving accident. A post office was established at Stampede in 1883 and remained in operation until 1901. There was a general store in the community in 1896. It had one business and a population zenith of 62 in 1933. It lost half of its population in 1949 and had one business and a Baptist church. Its population dropped to 10 from 1964 through 2000. It had several scattered homes during that time. The community had 40 residents in 1917. It is said to have disappeared when Fort Hood was established.

Geography

Stampede is located on Stampede Creek and Farm to Market Road 2601, northwest of Temple in northern Bell County. A town called Pidcoke is located northeast of the community.

Education

In 1903, Stampede had a school with 59 students enrolled and continued to operate in 1949. Today, the community is served by the

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References

Unincorporated communities in Texas Unincorporated communities in Bell County, Texas {{BellCountyTX-geo-stub