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DRIFTWOOD, Texas

"no slogan"

"DRIFT-wood"

Population (2000): 21COL Index (2008):
Elevation: 1,043ftArea: undefined smCounty: Hays
Zip Code: 78619Area Code: 512Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30 7' 23" N, 98 1' 51" W
Location: Central part of county; 5 mi SE of Dripping Springs; 16 mi NE of Wimberley
Highways: 150, 1826, FM 967Creeks: OnionRivers: NoneLakes: NoneParks: None

REFERENCES

CITY: Unincorporated

CHAMBER and TOURISM:None

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

DRIFTWOOD ESTATE WINERY: 512-692-6229; 4001 Elder Hill Road (CR 170), Driftwood, TX 78619; www.driftwoodvineyards.com; info@driftwoodvineyards.com; Hours: Mon-Sun 10-6. Mediterranean style wines. Breathtaking hilltop view overlooking the vineyard. Tours, tastings, picnic area and covered deck. Weddings & private parties welcome! Directions: Located 6 mi S of Hwy 290 on Ranch Road 12 between Dripping Springs & Wimberley.

MANDOLA ESTATE WINERY: 512-858-1470; 13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood, TX 78619; www.mandolawines.com. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Producing fine Texas wines from traditional Italian grape varieties in a beautiful Hill Country setting, just 25 mi from downtown Austin. In the Italian, way we combine innovative equipment and techniques with traditional methods to produce uniquely Texas wines with an Italian sense of style. If you share our love of Italian wines, or if you are just looking for a fun outing, join us. Located on FM 150, 2.3 mi S of the intersection of FM 1826 and FM 150.

WIMBERLEY VALLEY WINERY: 281-350-8801. Located on Lone Man Mountain Rd, just N of Wimberley off RR 12, in Driftwood, TX. Since 1982, produces a number of fine varietals and table wines, as well as our widely popular flavored and fruit wines. We select juices, fruit and wines for blending based on strict criteria from both in and outside of Texas which allows for the creation of the finest and most distinct wines possible. www.wimberleyvalleywinery.com

SALT LICK BBQ: 18001 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619. www.saltlickbbq.com. Open daily 11a-10p. Reservations accepted, bring your own cooler. Cash only (ATM available). Restaurant: 512-858-4959, Office for reservations, directions: 512-894-3117.

EVENT CALENDAR: See web site shown above.

WEATHER: Weather Underground

MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (not available)

MAPS: Google, more maps

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS:

HISTORY: From HTO: "Developed in the 1880s as a supply center for neighboring ranches and farms. Pioneers settled in the area as early as 1850, but most settlers arrived in the early 1880s. The community grew rapidly in that decade, perhaps as a result of its access to the new rail terminals at Kyle and Buda. By 1890 Driftwood had a post office, a school, churches, a cotton gin, and a general store. From a low of ten in 1925, the population grew to nearly 100 during the middle years of the twentieth century, then dwindled to fewer than twenty-five by the 1970s. In 1945 Driftwood became part of the Buda school district. A century after its founding, the community remained a quiet Hill Country crossroads served by a general store and post office."

PRIOR NAMES: Liberty Hill

OTHER PROFILES: Handbook of Texas Online; Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data (not available); Texas Escapes (not available)

NOTES:

(We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.)

BUSINESS and ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

See web sites shown above. Partial list below:

LODGING/MOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS/GUEST HOUSES/B&B'S

Click: Driftwood Lodging Listings and Reservation Services

OTHER

BALCONES WATER WELL SERVICE: 512-847-3270; 500 Trails End Rd, Driftwood, TX

CREEKSIDE PAVILION: At Onion Creek, Driftwood, TX

DISCOUNT MERCHANDISE OUTLET: 512-848-3001; PO Box 46, Driftwood, TX

KW TREE FARM: 512-858-4886; 403 KC Memory Ln, Dripping Springs, TX

LLOYD'S WORKSHOP INCORPORATED: 512-894-0110; 18161 Fm 150 W, Driftwood, TX
www.acdelco.com

PDG SPRINKLER SERVICE: 512-653-7085; 2879 County Rd 170, Driftwood, TX

STUDIO 88: 512-894-3027; 22500 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX

SUMMERTREE WOODSHOP: 512-847-5238; Turtle Hl, Driftwood, TX