Schulenburg, Texas

Schulenburg, Texas
Motto: 
"Halfway to Everywhere"
Location of Schulenburg, Texas
Coordinates: 29°40′55″N 96°54′27″W / 29.68194°N 96.90750°W / 29.68194; -96.90750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFayette
IncorporatedMay 24, 1875
Government
 • MayorConnie Koopmann
 • City council
Aldermen
 • City managerTami Walker
Area
 • Total
2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2)
 • Land2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
364 ft (111 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,633
 • Density1,114.4/sq mi (430.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78956
Area code979
FIPS code48-66188
GNIS feature ID2411839
Websiteschulenburgtx.org

Schulenburg is a city in Fayette County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,633 at the 2020 census. Known for its German culture, Schulenburg is home of the Texas Polka Music Museum. It is in a rural, agricultural area settled by German and Czech emigrants in the 1800s.