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JONESTOWN, Texas Pronounced: "JOANS-town" "Gateway To The Hill Country" Population (2009): 2000+ REFERENCES 
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CITY OF JONESTOWN: 512-267-3244 18649 FM 1431, Ste 4A, Jonestown, TX 78645 Web: www.jonestown.org; Email: not available CHAMBER and 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. These 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 Local city parks include: JONES BROTHERS PARK: A 32 acre waterfront public area on Lake Travis featuring 2 boat ramps, a playground, several Great Texas Oaks, basketball court, pavilion, large open field ideal for playing Frisbee or flying a kite, and an array of shaded picnic areas. At the end of Park Drive. PECAN BOTTOM PARK: By a rock damn in Sandy Creek. SHADY PARK: VETERANS PARK: Located on FM 1431, dedicated to the men and women who have served our country. A reflective memorial features a bronze statue of a young soldier entitled "Going Home". A beautiful picnic area under the canopy of stately oak trees. EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site and Festivals & Events January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting On-Going Events: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets: 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 and digital photos, without compensation.) |
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BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
For local listings, see web sites shown above. Partial list below: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 512-267-1544; 19100 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. firstbaptistjonestown.org HOSPITAL: 150 bed with advanced services IESI: 512-282-3508; Garbage and Recycling JONES & CARTER REAL ESTATE: 512-635-2783; 18650 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645. Bill Vines, Realtor JONESTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 512-267-7511; 18649 FM 1431, Ste 10A, Jonestown, TX. Web; jonestownlibrary@austin.rr.com JONESTOWN WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: 512-267-7144 LA CHAPARRITA MEXICAN FOOD: 512-267-1041; 18638 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX 78645 SCHOOLS: The City of Jonestown is served by the Leander and Lago Vista Independent School Districts. SOUTH JONESTOWN CHURCH: TAYLOR BUTANE/PROPANE: 512-362-5249 TELEPHONE SERVICE: 800-464-7928 TRUE GRITS BAR AND GRILL: 512-267-4749; 18645 FM 1431, Jonestown, TX. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Live Music Fri-Sun evenings. www.truegritsgrill.com advertisements
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