Celeste
Celeste is a Hunt County city whose origins are closely tied to railroad development.
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Getting to know Celeste
Celeste is a Hunt County city whose origins are closely tied to railroad development. It is also connected to Audie Murphy’s childhood and schooling, with that history recognized by a Texas historical marker. Local school and city resources provide further context without relying on the town’s size as a measure of its character.
Places to know
Audie Murphy historical marker. A state marker documents Murphy’s connection to Celeste.
Check at the address, not the town name
- Confirm the school district and service address directly; a historic community description is not a current attendance-boundary guide.
- School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.
Sources
- Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Aug 2026; typical value, Celeste citywide.
- Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 10-08-2026.
- Texas Historical Commission: Audie Murphy marker
- Celeste ISD: school history
- Celeste geography and history
- NCTCOG regional city and community reference
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