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POINT VENTURE, Texas

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Population (2008): 475COL Index (2008):
Elevation: 741 ftArea: n/a smCounty: NW Travis
Zip Code: 78645Area Code: 512Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 22' 46" N, 97° 59' 46" W
Location: N bank of Lake Travis; on S end of peninsula, N of Lakeway,
7 mi S of Lago Vista, 12 mi S of Jonestown
Highways: Lohman Ford RdCreeks: NoneRivers: NoneLakes: Travis

REFERENCES

POINT VENTURE GOLF COURSE: 512-267-2768; 422 Venture Blvd S, Point Venture, TX 78645-8543. Public, 9 holes, 3,100 yds, par 36. www.pointventuregolf.com

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.

Some of the very nearby attractions include: Parks and golf courses, winery, lake recreation

PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:

Local city parks include: ARKANSAS BEND PARK

EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site and
Festivals & Events

November: Christmas Tree Lighting

December: New Year's Celebration in Club Room

WEATHER: Weather Underground

MEDIA COVERAGE:

ON-LINE NEWS: TOPIX NEWS

NEWSPAPER: None

MAPS: Google; GeoHack

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . a resort community located on Lake Travis about eighteen miles northwest of Austin in western Travis County. This lakeside development began in early 1969 when Houston oil man and developer Joel M. Cummings, along with developer W. C. "Bill" Canfield, bought a large tract of land situated on a peninsula known as "the Point" on Lake Travis. The men soon brought in two more partners, W. S. "Woody" Gaylord, Jr. and Lawrence Clayton Smith, and the group named their project Point Venture. Construction progressed with the building of roadways, recreation facilities, a clubhouse, and town homes. Additional amenities included a yacht club and the operation of the only lake ferry in Texas. Point Venture incorporated as the Village of Point Venture in the late 1990s and implemented a mayor and council form of government. By 2000 the population was 451."

The PVPOA Association owns and maintains the following amenities:

1) Junior Olympic swimming pool

2) 50 acre water front park which has boat launch ramps, covered pavilion, a number of picnic tables, a playground area, basket ball court and a nature area.

3) Six Laykold tennis courts, 4 of which are lighted.

4) A 163 slip marina with an outdoor floating restaurant (The Pier on Lake Travis) attached which is open year round.

5) A nine hole golf course (see attractions above).

6) Recreational complex which includes: The offices for the Point Venture Townhouses Association, the Point Venture POA, Exercise room, Lending library/conference/meeting room, Meeting room (Venture Room) that accommodates about 75 people, Club room with cooking facilities for parties and receptions.

Note: The entrance to Point Venture is gated and guarded.

PRIOR NAMES: None

NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:

CEMETERIES:

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: nearby; Convenience Stores: nearby; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: vacation; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: no; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: no

OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk (not available); City Data (not available); Texas Escapes (not available); Travel Texas (not available)

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