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Located in Bell County, Texas, Temple was established in 1881. Fort Hood/Cavazos nearby is world's largest military post. Baylor Scott & White is one of TX's largest healthcare systems.
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Founded 1881 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Bell County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Temple, Texas

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1881 Railroad Town: Santa Fe Railway.
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1901 Scott & White: Major hospital.
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1942 Fort Hood: World's largest base nearby.
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2010 Modern Era: Temple continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Temple

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Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Transport
Railroad Town
1901 Business
Scott & White
1942 Government
Fort Hood
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Fort Hood/Cavazos nearby is world's largest military post.
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Baylor Scott & White is one of TX's largest healthcare systems.
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Twin city to Killeen.
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Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
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Temple was founded in 1881.

Famous People from Temple, Texas

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Rip Torn
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Feb 6, 1931 · Died Jul 9, 2019 (age 88)
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Bernard A. Harris, Jr.
Astronaut, Physician · Born Jun 26, 1956 · Age 69
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Sammy Baugh
Actor, Baseball Player · Born Mar 17, 1914 · Died Dec 17, 2008 (age 94)
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Joe Greene
Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 24, 1946 · Age 79
TP
Ted Poe
Judge, Teacher · Born Sep 10, 1948 · Age 77

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