Visitor Information
Welcome to Harker Heights, Texas
Harker Heights, Texas, in Bell county, is 4 miles SE of Killeen, Texas <http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/texas/killeen> (center to center) and 56 miles N of Austin, Texas <http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/texas/austin> . Part of the surrounding Killeen - Temple metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Harker Heights is home to some approximately 30,000 residents.
Harker Heights History
The area now known as Harker Heights was once owned by Pinckney R. Cox and Harley Kern. In fact, the city was named after Harley Kern. In 1957, Cox and Kern subdivided their land and began selling the lots. The area was incorporated on September 24, 1960, and Cox became the first mayor. Harker Heights annexed the Comanche Hills Utility District in December 1988. The city is part of the Killeen Temple Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Did You Know?
Native Americans once utilized the land area now known as Harker Heights. In
fact, some features, such as roads, are named after the use of Native Americans.
Comanche Gap Road is one such example you can find on your City map. The "gap"
where the road is now located was once utilized by Comanche Indians as a natural
pass between the Lampasas and Leon watersheds.
Harker Heights and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Harker Heights
Harker Heights offers numerous recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Among the local parks and playgrounds are the Carl Levin City Park, Purser Family Park, Kern Park, Skipcha Park, Cardinal Greenspace, Summit Soccer Complex, Booker Greenspace, and Sprint Park. Dana Peak and Stillhouse Hollow Lake provides facilities for fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, picnicking, and swimming. Golf lovers can also visit the Course of Clear Creek and the Killeen Municipal Golf Course.
Harker Heights Transportation
Air transportation is available from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) and Robert Gray AAF.
Harker Heights Higher Education
Central Texas College, Central Texas A & M University, Temple College, Tarleton State University and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are the nearby institutes of higher education.
Harker Heights, Texas, in Bell county, is 4 miles SE of Killeen, Texas <http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/texas/killeen> (center to center) and 56 miles N of Austin, Texas <http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/texas/austin> . Part of the surrounding Killeen - Temple metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Harker Heights is home to some approximately 30,000 residents.
Harker Heights History
The area now known as Harker Heights was once owned by Pinckney R. Cox and Harley Kern. In fact, the city was named after Harley Kern. In 1957, Cox and Kern subdivided their land and began selling the lots. The area was incorporated on September 24, 1960, and Cox became the first mayor. Harker Heights annexed the Comanche Hills Utility District in December 1988. The city is part of the Killeen Temple Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Did You Know?
Native Americans once utilized the land area now known as Harker Heights. In
fact, some features, such as roads, are named after the use of Native Americans.
Comanche Gap Road is one such example you can find on your City map. The "gap"
where the road is now located was once utilized by Comanche Indians as a natural
pass between the Lampasas and Leon watersheds.
Harker Heights and nearby Attractions
- Chalk Ridge Falls
- 1st Cavalry Division Museum
- Mother Neff State Park
- Earle-Harrison House & Gardens
- Shopping, Wineries, Skydiving, Museums and More
Things To Do In Harker Heights
Harker Heights offers numerous recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Among the local parks and playgrounds are the Carl Levin City Park, Purser Family Park, Kern Park, Skipcha Park, Cardinal Greenspace, Summit Soccer Complex, Booker Greenspace, and Sprint Park. Dana Peak and Stillhouse Hollow Lake provides facilities for fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, picnicking, and swimming. Golf lovers can also visit the Course of Clear Creek and the Killeen Municipal Golf Course.
Harker Heights Transportation
Air transportation is available from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) and Robert Gray AAF.
Harker Heights Higher Education
Central Texas College, Central Texas A & M University, Temple College, Tarleton State University and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are the nearby institutes of higher education.
