Location
Powderly, TX sits in the heart of Lamar County with a population of about 1,200. It offers short commutes, strong schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation at Pat Mayse Lake and the surrounding countryside.
A Small Town with Deep Roots
Powderly, TX is a Lamar County community along Highway 271, just minutes from Paris, the county seat. With just over 1,200 residents in the census-designated place and about 3,660 in the broader ZIP code, it is small enough to know your neighbors but close enough to everything you need.
The average one-way commute from Powderly runs 16 to 20 minutes, well below the Texas and national averages of 26 minutes. Paris, roughly 8 miles south, provides grocery stores, medical clinics, restaurants, shopping, and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce.
The community hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration with a parade, fireworks, and barbecue. The historic Powderly Gin and Powderly Park are local landmarks, and the high homeownership rate of 89% reflects the stability and pride of the people who live here.
Nearby Towns
North Lamar ISD
Powderly is served by North Lamar Independent School District, with two campuses located directly in town and middle and high school nearby.
Aaron Parker Elementary
Grades K-4
North Lamar ISD · In Powderly
North Lamar Intermediate
Grades 2-5
North Lamar ISD · In Powderly
Frank Stone Middle School
Grades 6-8
North Lamar ISD · Nearby
North Lamar High School
Grades 9-12
North Lamar ISD · Nearby
Excel Christian Academy
Grades PreK-12
Private · Nearby
Lake Living & Trails
Pat Mayse Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake offering camping, fishing, hiking, and boating across hundreds of acres just outside Powderly.
Sanders Cove Campground
Lakeside campground on Pat Mayse Lake with RV and tent sites, located in Chicota near Powderly.
Barber Hills MTB Trails
Mountain bike trail system near Sanders Cove Park in Lamar County.
Birch Creek Preserve
Private nature preserve on over 300 acres in Powderly with trails and wildlife.
Local Favorites in Paris, TX
Paris is just 8 miles south of Powderly and offers a growing food and coffee scene. Here are some local favorites.
Paris Coffee Co
4.7201 N Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX
Corner Café
5 E Plaza, Paris, TX
High Cotton Kitchen
4.11260 Clarksville St, Paris, TX
Casa Del Mare Italian
4.43003 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX
Harlem Nights Scratch Kitchen
1320 Fitzhugh Ave, Paris, TX
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
3100 NE Loop 286, Paris, TX
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