Tilden, Texas
Census-designated place in the United States in McMullen County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Tilden
Tilden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of McMullen County, Texas, United States. Its population was 190 at the 2020 census.
Tilden lies at the intersection of State Highways 16 and 72 in the north-central part of the county. It is located about 70 miles south of San Antonio.
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How Tilden is governed
Tilden appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from McMullen County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Tilden does have local officials.
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Residents of Tilden
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Population over time
From 261 in 2010 to 190 in 2020 (−27.2%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 190 |
| 2010 | 261 |
History
During the Civil War, a Home Guard post named Camp Rio Frio was built to protect the community from Apaches and bandits.
After the war, the community was called Dog Town and was reputed to be a lawless and bandit-filled place.
The first establishment was the Franklin Ranch in 1868, built by Ralph S. Franklin. Now the Lone Star Camp, it is a hunting and working ranch camp still owned by the Franklin Family.
In 1871, the community was granted a post office. The town's name was changed in honor of Samuel J. Tilden, the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in the 1876 United States presidential election.
In 1881, Old McMullin College opened under the direction of John Van Epps Covey, and endorsed by the Baptist Church. The buildings were turned over to the Tilden School District in 1897.
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