Stampede, Texas

Stampede is an unincorporated community in Bell [County, Texas|Bell County], in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 10 in 2000. It is located within the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.

History

A post office was established at Stampede in 1883 and remained in operation until 1901. At its height in 1933, it had one business and a population of sixty two.

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 as of 1949. Today, the community is served by the Moody Independent School District.