1825History
In 1825, Mexico provided Stephen F.
1878History
In 1878, residents applied for a post office under the name "Cove", so chosen for the site's sheltered location, but the name was already taken by a nearby community (now called...
1879Civil Rights
The post office was established in March 1879, with Marsden Ogletree as the town's first postmaster.
1882Military
Copperas Cove's fortunes were greatly improved, when in 1882, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway expanded into the region.
1900Education
By 1900, the population had reached 475, and residents voted to form their own school district.
1901History
Inspired by the taste of nearby spring water, residents amended the name to "Copperas Cove" (officially in 1901).
1906Government
A private bank opened in 1906, and residents elected Jouett Allin their first mayor in 1913.
1929History
Copperas Cove reached a then-peak population of 600 in 1929, but entered a state of decline with the onset of the Great Depression.
1940History
By 1940, only 356 people remained.
1942History
In 1942, Copperas Cove received new life when the US government located Camp Hood next to the struggling community.
1950Military
By the time the cantonment was upgraded to Fort Hood in 1950, the town had over a thousand residents.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 census, 29,592 people, 10,273 households, and 8,023 families resided in the city.
2001History
The first bowl game was held in 2001.
2011History
Hollowell (NFL New York Jets and Denver Broncos), Vontez Duff (NFL New York Giants), Charles Tillman (NFL Carolina Panthers), Sherika Wright (WNBA Phoenix Mercury), and 2011 Hei...
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census, Copperas Cove had 36,670 people, 13,839 households, and 8,911 families.
2021Government
The current mayor is Dan Yancey (elected on November 2, 2021, Inaugurated on November 16, 2021).
2023Military
Originally renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023, the installation returned to its historic name—Fort Hood—in 2025, commemorating Colonel Robert B.