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 Cofran's Texas . . . Hill Country Portal A Powerful Information Database & Gateway Service for the Texas Hill Country JONESTOWN, Texas Pronounced: "JOANS-town" "Gateway To The Hill Country" Population (2009): 2000+ COL Index (2008): 82.7
Elevation: 814 ft Area: 5.3 smCounty: NW Travis
Zip Code: 78645 Area Code: 512Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 29' 19.94 N, 97° 55' 27.15 W Location: 20 mi NW of Austin; SW of Cedar Park; N of Hudson Bend; 3 mi E of Lago Vista; on N shore of Lake Travis Highways: RM 1431 Creeks: Big Sandy CreekRivers: NoneLakes: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 
CITY:
CITY OF JONESTOWN: 512-267-3244 18649 FM 1431, Ste 4A, Jonestown, TX 78645 Web: www.jonestown.org; Email: not available CHAMBER & TOURISM: Now combined with Lago Vista ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Volente PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Water recreation, rural residential community, commuter community of Austin MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: Lake Travis water recreation, Parks NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions. Some of the very nearby attractions include: LAGO VISTA: AIRPOWER MUSEUM; GOLF; BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LAKEWAY: GOLF PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. City parks include: 
JONES BROTHERS PARK: Located at the end of Park Dr and along the shores of Lake Travis, this 32 acre park offers a variety of amenities that include covered picnic sites, ball fields, sand volleyball court, tennis/ basketball court, walking paths and a playscape. This park has a lengthy shoreline for swimming or fishing. Canoe and kayak rental. 3 public boat ramps. 2 covered pavilions. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK: Located on FM 1431, it features a bronze statue of a young soldier entitled "Going Home" and a beautiful picnic area under the canopy of stately oak trees. PECAN BOTTOM PARK: By a rock damn in Sandy Creek. SHADY PARK: Nearby parks include: DAVE REED PARK: (Travis County Park) LAURA REED PARK: Primitive, with picnicking and hiking. (Travis County Park) LAGO VISTA: BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE; ARKANSAS BEND PARK; GLOSTER BEND RECREATION AREA LAKEWAY: near MANSFIELD DAM PARK POINT VENTURE: DINK PEARSON PARK, ARKANSAS BEND PARK VOLENTE: BOB WENTZ-WINDY POINT PARK; HIPPIE HOLLOW PARK; SANDY CREEK PARK; CYPRESS CREEK PARK; TOM HUGHES PARK EVENT CALENDAR:
WEATHER: Weather Underground MEDIA COVERAGE: ON-LINE NEWS: TOPIX NEWS NEWSPAPER: MAPS: Google; GeoHack HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . It was established in the late 1930s by Emmet A. Jones and his brother, Warren. The community was incorporated in the 1980s and reported a population of 683 in 1988." From the City web site: "Jonestown has existed as a populated rural community since it was originally settled by the Jones brothers, Emmett and Warren in the late 1930's. Around 1940, Warren built the first commercial structure in what is now Jonestown. When Mansfield Dam was increased in height, and Lake Travis was filled, the development of Jonestown as a lake resort became possible. Begun at first as a haven for weekend fishermen and boaters, more and more people built their permanent residence here and commuted to work in Austin. A few fishing cabins still remain, but large, new homes are being built on estate lots in gated communities, many with lake-front or lake views. The City of Jonestown incorporated as a General Law City in 1985, as did other small towns around the area, in response to the City of Austin's aggressive move to incorporate the Colorado River bed as far as Marble Falls. The widening and straightening of FM 1431 to Highway 183 in 1982 enhanced this population change and provided a most eye-pleasing Farm to Market Road where folks come to start the tour of the Highland Lakes. It rapidly grew from an incorporated population of 683 in 1988 to a population of 1,681 as reported in the 2000 Census. It is estimated at over 2000 at present time." PRIOR NAMES: NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES: CEMETERIES: AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: yes; Vehicle Repair: yes; Hospital: yes; Med Clinic: yes; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk; City Data; Texas Escapes; Travel Texas (not available) NOTES: We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation. BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY CHURCHES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 512-267-1544; 19000 RR 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. SOUTH JONESTOWN CHURCH:
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: JONESTOWN, CITY OF: 512-267-3244; 18649 FM 1431, Ste 4A, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.jonestown.org LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: County Government Offices STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country, see: Texas & Federal Government Offices DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES: See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing. MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
ALAN "BONES" DAVIS: 512-466-3170; Jonestown, TX 78645. www.bonesdavis.com. For profit and some charity Solo Musician: Folk, folk rock, country; DAVE'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES: 512-267-9755; 18669 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 DEER CANYON STABLES: 512-636-2592; 10720 Deer Canyon Rd, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.deercanyonstables.com. Horse boarding, riding lessons & training. EAGLE EYE GUNSMITH: 512-297-2898; 19624D FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 EDWARD JONES: 19621 FM 1431, Ste 401, Jonestown, TX 78645 HAPPY EWE: 512-284-7408; 18360 FM 1431, Ste B, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.happyewefibers.com. Crochet, knit, spin, weave HILL COUNTRY HANDYMAN AND PAINTING SERVICES: 512-636-2592; 10726 Deer Canyon Rd, Jonestown, TX 78645 LINTONMANCILLA: 512-579-7910; 18709 Double Canyon Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.LintonMancilla.com. Acoustic, adult contemporary musical ensemble NORTHSHORE HOMES: 18604 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 REGIONS BANK: 512-267-5900; 18643 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.regions.com TEXAS PAINTBALL: 512-257-8728; 18300 Medina Vista Ln, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.txpb.com PUBLIC SERVICES-LOCAL GOVERNMENT
HOSPITAL: Jonestown, TX 78645. 150 beds with advanced services JONESTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 512-267-7511; 18649 FM 1431, Ste 10A, Jonestown, TX 78645. Web; jonestownlibrary@austin.rr.com SCHOOLS: The City of Jonestown is served by the Leander and Lago Vista Independent School Districts. COLDWELL BANKER - SAM BILLINGS: 512-267-3292; 18670 RR 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.sgbillings.com JONES & CARTER REAL ESTATE: 512-635-2783; 18650 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. Bill Vines, Realtor NORTHWEST HORIZON PROPERTIES: 19624 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 SILVERTON REAL ESTATE: 512-801-7998; 18592 FM 1481, Jonestown, TX 78645 RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
BAKER'S BAKERY: 512-789-2074; 17916 Crystal Cove, Jonestown, TX 78645 HOMETOWN PIZZA: 512-428-4814; 18601 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.hometownpizzajonestown.com LA CHAPARRITA MEXICAN FOOD: 512-267-1041; 18638 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 LARRY'S LONE STAR BAR & ICEHOUSE: 512-267-2234; 18655 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. Entertainment MAN YEE CUISINE: (512) 267-9618; 18784 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645-9666 PARRAIN'S LOUISIANA KITCHEN: 512-215-9319; 18653 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. www.facebook.com/parrains. Cajun & Creole Restaurant RUMIS TAVERN: 512-267-4327; 18626 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 A MOUNTAIN TOP RV PARK: 512-940-8400; 11400 Mtn Top Circle, Jonestown, TX 78645-2306
LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS: JONESTOWN WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: 512-267-7144 TAYLOR BUTANE/PROPANE: 512-362-5249 HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS: For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash), telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:
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