Penelope, Texas

About Penelope

Set in the central part of Texas, Penelope is a tiny community, home to 189 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Penelope is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 191 residents per square mile.

📰 Penelope News Today

• Henry Frank Krueger, Jr Obituary Jun 5, 2026 Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors · Jun 5
• William Joseph Kucera Jr. Obituary Apr 19, 2026 newhopefh.com · Apr 19
• Penelope Pillow Baird Bell Obituary May 27, 2026 Legacy obituary · Jun 13
• With his daughter healthy and happy, Rangers' Jake Burger entering 2026 with peace of mind Dallas News · Feb 25
• One arrested in Hill County following multi-agency explosion investigation KCENTV.com · Jul 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Penelope Unique

• The only place in America named Penelope — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Penelope

• PENELOPE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Penelope

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