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LEANDER, Texas
Pronounced: "LEE-ANN-der"
"Gateway to the Texas Hill Country"
Population (2008): 25,424COL Index (2008):
Elevation: 978 ft
Area: 7.5 smCounty: Travis & SW Williamson
Zip Code: 78641, 78646
Area Code: 512Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 33' 40" N, 97° 51' 37" W
Location: S of Liberty Hill, N of Cedar Park, just W Hwy 183
Highways: TX 183, CR 278, FM 2243
Creeks: NoneRivers: NoneLakes: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CITY:
CITY OF LEANDER: 512-528-2700
Incorporated
City Hall, 200 W Willis, Leander, TX 78641
Web: www.leandertx.org
CHAMBER and TOURISM:
GREATER LEANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 512-259-1907
103 N Brushy St., Leander, TX 78641
Web: www.leandercc.org
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS:
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS:
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
COMMUTER RAIL: Capital Metro operates the commuter rail station originating in Leander and ending in downtown Austin. This has the great opportunity to reduce Austin traffic congestion, pollution and gasoline expense. See full details in Directory below.
CRYSTAL FALLS GOLF COURSE: This 18-hole course is set in the gorgeous beautiful Hill Country and challenges golfers of various skill levels. The facilities include a fully stocked pro shop, grille, two teaching professionals and driving range. See full details in Directory below.
LEANDER LIBRARY: This 17,000 square foot building contains spacious seating, community conference rooms, and wireless Internet access. See full details in Directory below.
WAY OFF BROADWAY: A quality live theatre which includes an all volunteer cast and crew. Productions include comedies, mysteries and dramas. For more information contact www.wobcp.org or call Skip Dunnet @ 512 259-5878. See full details in Directory below.
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page.
Local city parks include:
Benbrook Ranch Park: 1100 Halsey Drive. Features soccer fields, a softball field, pavilion, hike and bike trails, a BMX track, Skate Park, disc golf course and restrooms.
Devine Lake: 1000 Maple Creek. A 34 acre park providing open space areas for recreation. Activities allowed on the lake include fishing, non-motorized boating and wildlife observation. Trolling motors are not permitted. The main entrance to Devine Lake is from Waterfall Ave. Waterfall Ave. is located in the North Creek Subdivision. The entrance road leads into a parking area which contains 110 parking spaces and four handicap accessible spaces. The Devine Lake Regional Park is
Mason Creek Park: 801 Eagles Way, This is a charming neighborhood park nestled in the Mason Creek North subdivision. Amenities include a large playscape, a small trail, and a water fountain. There are also picnic tables for small parties and dining in the park.
Robin Bledsoe Park: 601 S. Bagdad, This park has it all. A 16 acre park that offers two lighted baseball/soccer fields, playscape, swimming pool, water playscape, and pavilion with picnic tables, BBQ grill, concessions, restrooms, basketball court and an amphitheater.
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site and
Festivals & Events
April: Chamber Golf Tournament; Spring Egg-Stravaganza
ON-GOING EVENTS: For full details on each event see Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets:
Every Third Tue, low cost pet spay, neuter, vaccination clinic: Leander Humane Society, 512-260-3602 x101.
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE:
ON-LINE NEWS: TOPIX NEWS
NEWSPAPER: Leander Ledger, Hill Country News, see listings below.
MAPS: Google; GeoHack
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . established in 1882 after the Austin and Northwestern Railroad bypassed Bagdad, a mile to the west. That year Bagdad merchants began moving their businesses to be near the railroad; additional moves were made when the railroad company began selling lots at the new townsite on July 17, 1882. The new community was named Leander. Williamson County histories have credited railroad official Leander Brown as the town's namesake, but more than likely, the community was named after Karl Leander, station manager for the Austin and Northwestern Railroad. It was accepted practice at that time to name a railroad station after its station manager. The town grew rapidly, and a number of businesses were established there. Wesley Craven and J. Sampley soon built cotton gins at the community. Ranching increased, and cedar fenceposts were sold locally and shipped around the state. Doctors, lawyers, and a bank were soon established in the community. A Masonic lodge furnished the only free school in the area from 1870 until June 1899. The Leander High School Association, incorporated under the laws of Texas on June 27, 1899, was formed without profit for a period of fifty years. Shares sold for ten dollars each. The school grew through consolidation with the Pleasant Hill school in 1928, Round Mountain and Volente in 1938, and White Stone in 1952. Little changed in the community until the late 1950s and early 1960s, when housing subdivisions began to develop in the area. It grew more rapidly in the 1970s, and additional school buildings were built. Churches were either enlarged or rebuilt. In 1978 Leander citizens incorporated their town; Joe Bates was its first mayor. Leander is in the Austin metropolitan area and in the 1980s and early 1990s continued to grow rapidly. Its population grew from 329 in 1890 to 2,700 in 1983. In 1990 it was reported as 3,398. The population was 7,596 in 2000."
Leander was established in 1882 on the railroad to Austin and was named in honor of Leander "Catfish" Brown, a railroad official.
It was near Leander that the Leanderthal Lady was discovered - a skeleton dating back to the 10,000 to 13,000 years ago, and the site was one of the earliest intact burials found in the United States.
More history at City Web Site, and
www.williamson-county-historical-commission.org/Leander/Leander_Texas_Williamson_County.html,
www.cedarpark360.com/index.php?page=historyofcedarparkleander
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: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk (not available); City Data (not available); Texas Escapes; Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
CRYSTAL FALLS GOLF CLUB: 512-259-5855; 3400 Crystal Falls, Leander, TX 78646. www.crystalfallsgolf.com. 18-holes, with water hazards that come into play on 12 holes, this 6654 yard golf course may be short, but challenging. Grill, driving range. Near Lake Travis.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT:
LEANDER, CITY OF: 512-528-2700; City Hall, 200 W Willis, Leander, TX 78641. www.leandertx.org
LEANDER FIRE DEPT: NON EMERGENCY: 512-528-2858; Leander, TX 78646
LEANDER LIBRARY: 512-259-5259; 1011 Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78646. This 17,000 sf building contains spacious seating, community conference rooms, and wireless Internet access.
LEANDER POLICE NON EMERGENCY: 512-528-2800; Leander, TX 78646
LEANDER POOL: 512-250-9622; Leander, TX 78646
LEANDER MUNICIPAL COURT: 512-259-1239; Leander, TX 78646
LEANDER POLICE DEPT & ANIMAL CONTROL: 512-528-2800; Leander, TX 78646
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Travis County Government Offices and Williamson
TRAVIS COUNNTY TAX: 512-854-9473; Leander, TX 78646
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER: 512-260-3602; Leander, TX 78646
WILLIAMSON COUNTY INFORMATION: 512-943-1100; Leander, TX 78646
WILLIAMSON COUNTY OUTREACH TEAM: 512943-3544; Leander; TX 78646
WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF: 512-943-1300; Leander, TX 78646
WILLIAMSON COUNTY TAX: 512-943-1603; Leander, TX 78646
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
US POST OFFICE: 512-259-1965; Leander, TX 78646. www.usps.com
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN: 512-445-3500; Leander, TX 78646. Newspaper
THE JOURNEY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: 700 CR 179, Leander, TX 78641
CALLIOPE STABLE: 512-699-0989; 100 Terry Ln, Leander, TX 78641. Web. Horse stable, boarding, riding lessons, kid's camp.
COMMUNITY IMPACT: 512-989-6808; Leander, TX 78646. Newspaper
CRYSTAL FALLS DENTAL: 512-260-7400; 500 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641. www.crystalfallsdental.com
WINNERHAVEN: 512-689-9900; 10720 Deer Canyon Rd, Leander, TX 78645. www.dmacksridingschool.com. Riding lessons, training, conditioning, judge. Located at Deer Canyon Stables
DUMP @ HUTTO: 512-759-8881; Leander, TX 78646
HILL COUNTRY NEWS: 512-259-4449; 103 Woods Ln, Cedar Park, TX 78613. www.hillcountrynews.com. Newspaper, weekly, Serves Leander & Cedar Park.
LEANDER LEDGER: 512-267-4449; Leander, TX 78646. Newspaper
MIDTEX APPRAISAL SERVICE: 512-663-7882; 246 Hoot Owl Ln, Leander, TX 78641. Real estate appraisal.
RUSTICO TILE & STONE: 512-260-9111; 21600 Nameless Rd, Leander, TX 78641. http//saltillotileconnection.com
RAMAKER STABLES TACK AND FEED: 512-259-3009; 303 CR 179, Leander, TX 78641-3148. Horse training.
SEW SOMETHING: 512-694-5912; 11880 Old 2243 W, Ste 200, Leander, TX 78641. www.sew-something.com
VIP BOAT RENTALS: 512-331-5375; 16107-B FM 2769, Leander, TX, 78646
VOLENTE BEACH WATERPARK: 512-258-5109; 16107 FM 2769, Leander, TX 78646
WILLIAMSON COUNTY SUN: 512-930-4824; Leander, TX 78646. Newspaper
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
BAGDAD ACTIVITY CENTER: 512-259-0288; 351 N Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78646. Provides a variety of activities for seniors to gather and socialize. Offers: Home delivery of meals to the disabled; Emergency Assistance Program; Lunch for a donation for those 60 years of age and older; Bingo, Crafts, Painting, Serves Leander, Cedar Park & Liberty Hill
CAPITAL METRO: MAIN NUMBER: 512-389-7400; CUSTOMER SERVICE: 512-474-1200; Leander, TX 78646. www.capmetro.org
LEANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 512-259-1907; 103 N Brushy St., Leander, TX 78641. www.leandercc.org
LEANDER-CPARK YOUTH LEAGUE: 512-331-8688, Leander; TX 78646
LEANDER HUMANE SOCIETY: 512-260-3602 x101; Leander, TX 78641. Every Third Tue, low cost pet spay, neuter, vaccination clinic.
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW): www.vfw.org. A congressionally chartered organization that works on behalf of American veterans by lobbying Congress for better veterans' health care and benefits; and maintains a nationwide organization of employees and volunteers to assist veterans with their VA disability claims; and donates millions of dollars and hours for community service. Local VFW Post #10427: 512-394-2449; 8760 RR 2243, Leander, TX 78646 VFW #10427
WAY OFF BROADWAY: 512 259-5878; 11880 W FM 2243, Leander, TX 78646. www.wobcp.org. A quality live theatre which includes an all volunteer cast and crew. Productions include comedies, mysteries and dramas.
YMCA: www.ymca.org. YMCA focuses on nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors, fundamental to strengthening communities. Local YMCA: 512-250-9622; Leander, TX 78646
DAVID ARSENEAU, BROKER: 512-259-7191; 3850 CR 175, Leander, TX 78641
TEXAS HOMESTEAD REAL ESTATE: 512-673-3362; PO Box 1160, Leander, TX 78646. www.owntx.com
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
AJ'S PIZZARIA: 512-260-1004; 2405 S 183, Leander, TX 78641
BURGER CENTRAL: 512-986-87021005 S US 183, Leander, TX 78641
CRYSTAL FALLS GOLF COURSE: 512-259-5855; 3400 Crystal Falls, Leander, TX 78646
DOMINOS: 512-260-7111; 301 N 183, Leander, TX 78641,
GREAT WALL: 512-528-8892; 1906 Bagdad, Leander, TX 78641. Chinese
GOLDEN CHICK: 512-528-0341; 901 S 183, Leander, TX 78641
JARDIN DEL RAY: 512-528-0203; 703 S 183, Leander, TX 78641. Mexican
LUIGI'S: 512-260-8787; 901 Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641. Italian
MCDONALD'S: 512-259-9055; 1445 S 183, Leander, TX 78641
MOODY'S: 512-260-6300; 309 US Hwy 183 N, Leander, TX 78641
PAPA MURPHY'S: 512-260-9936; 651 N 183, Leander, TX 78641
SACCONE: 512-259-1882; 2701 S 183, Leander, TX 78641
SOUTHERN'S PIZZA & SPORTS BAR: 512-259-2699; 1805 S 183, Leander, TX 78641
SPOONZ DELI: 512-528-7700; 651 N US 183, Leander, TX 78641. Inside HEB.
SMOKEY MO'S: 512-515-0668; 717 N 183, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. BBQ
SONIC: 512-260-2433; 908 S 183, Leander, TX 78641
SUBWAY: 512-260-413; 651 N 183, Leander, TX 78641
SUBWAY: 512-259-4530; 2800 S Bagdad Rd., Leander, TX 78613
TACO BELL: 512-528-0921; 1545 N 183, Leander, TX 78641. NW corner of Crystal Falls Pkwy
SCHOOLS
BAGDAD HEAD START: 512-763-1400; Leander, TX 78646
LEANDER ISD: 512-434-5000; 3301 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641. www.leanderisd.org
- Leander High School
- Vista Ridge High School
- Cedar Park High School
- Charles Rouse High School
- Vandegrift High School
- (Bernice Knox) Wiley Middle School
- Leander Middle School
- Henry Middle School
- Running Brushy Middle School
- Cedar Park Middle School
- Canyon Ridge Middle school
- Pleasant Hill Elementary School
- Rutledge Elementary School
- Whitestone Elementary School
- Jim Plain Elementary School
- Block House Creek Elementary School
 CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!Free Texas 811 Locator 1-800-344-8377 www.texas811.com |
LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:
ATMOS ENERGY: 866-286-6700; Leander, TX 78646
CLAWSON DISPOSAL: 512-259-1709; Leander, TX 78646
PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (HQ): 1-888-554-4732 for connections & service. www.pec.coop. Local office: 512-219-2602; Leander, TX 78646
SUDDENLINK: 877-794-2724; Leander, TX 78646
TEXAS COMMUNITY PROPANE: 512-272-5503, Leander, TX 78646
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:
An upscale Western-style Guest House Bed & Breakfast
in a Beautiful Ranch Setting in the Gorgeous Texas Hill Country
B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177
9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.SandyRoadGuestHaus.com Email: info@SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Come Relax & Enjoy!
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