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About forestry service, 77629, Nome, TX, US, Texas

Merkel is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,471 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene metropolitan area. == Geography == Merkel is located 17 miles west of Abilene near Interstate 20. The town has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.2 km2), all land. === Climate === According to the Köppen climate classification, Merkel has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps. == History == Around 1870, when the Texas and Pacific Railway was built, the city was founded as Windmill Town. In 1881, it was renamed as Merkel in honor of the first settler in this area, S. M. Merkel, from Germany. In 1882, the first mercantile store and in 1883, the first post office opened. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, 2,471 people, 875 households, and 640 families were residing in the town.

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