Watson, Texas
Watson, Texas | |
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  Watson  Watson | |
| Coordinates: 30°56′4″N 98°0′52″W / 30.93444°N 98.01444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380747[1] |
Watson is an unincorporated community in Burnet County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 98 in 2000.
History[edit]
The area in what is known as Watson today was named for local storeowner Ed Watson. A church, a cemetery, and several scattered homes were seen on county maps in the 1940s and 1980s. Its population was 98 in 2000.[2]
Geography[edit]
Watson is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 963 and U.S. Highway 183, 18 mi (29 km) northeast of Burnet in northeastern Burnet County.[2]
Climate[edit]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Watson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
Education[edit]
The first school in Watson was established in 1879. Another school, called Pleasant Hill or Red Bud School, was built in 1908. They joined the school district in Briggs in the 1930s.[2] Today, Watson is served by the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District.
References[edit]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watson, Texas
- ^ a b c Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth. "Watson, TX (Burnet County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ "Watson, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |