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SANDY, Texas

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Population (2000): 25COL Index (2008):
Elevation: ? ftArea: ? smCounty: Blanco
Zip Code: 78636Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates:
Location: 9 mi NW of Johnson City
Highways: RR1320, RR 1323Creeks: Hickory, N. Grape, Spring
Rivers: NoneLakes: NoneParks: None

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CHAMBER: None (see Johnson City)

TOURISM: None, except for scenic driving and local B&B's.

EVENT CALENDAR: None

MAPS: For an interactive map specific to this area, click: MapQuest.

To print the map shown at the right, click on it.

WIKIPEDIA PROFILE: Not available

HISTORY and OTHER PROFILES:

Handbook of Texas, for Sandy: www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/SS/hns17.html

Townscape: www.texasescapes.com/TexasHillCountryTowns/SandyTexas/SandyTexas.htm
Texas Home Town Locator: www.texas.hometownlocator.com/TX/Blanco/Sandy.cfm

A One-Man Town: www.rtis.com/reg/roundtop/sandytx.htm

Tiny Texas Town Secedes, Declares New Loyalties: www.roundtop.com/sandytx2.htm

Impeached: www.roundtop.com/impeach.htm

WEATHER: www.wunderground.com/US/TX/Sandy.html

The old Sandy General Store, now closed, photo by G. Cofran

The old Sandy General Store, now closed, photo by G. Cofran

NOTES: There are no restaurants, gas stations or stores remaining in Sandy.

However, there are ranches, 2 excellent B&Bs, the Sandy Cemetery, the abandoned Sandy Schoolhouse, and the old General Store & Post Office (now just a residence, picture on right).

The area is well known as a
motorcycle route because of the favorable roads and beautiful countryside.

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

BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

See web sites shown above and listings below.

M&J LAVENDER FARM: 830-693-6624; Round Mountain-Sandy Road, Sandy (Johnson City), TX 78636

SANDY CEMETERY: Sandy Cemetery Rd, Sandy (Johnson City), TX 78636

SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS: 281-300-7177; 9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Sandy (Johnson City), TX 78636

SPRING CREEK BED & BREAKFAST: 830-868-2683; Cell: 512-422-5752; 8791 Ranch Road 1320, Sandy (Johnson City), TX 78636

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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!

SPRING CREEK BED & BREAKFAST: (830) 868-2683; Cell: (512) 422-5752; 8791 Ranch Road 1320, Johnson City, Texas 78636. Spring Creek B & B is Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country secluded with native wildlife. Early morning and late evenings often offer white tail deer sightings. From the front porch you can see and enjoy the early morning sunrise. Relax in the Garden! Listen to the day or night sounds. Wild turkey or birds in the mornings. The evening coyotes, bobcats or whippoorwills fill the hills. The stars are brighter in the Hill Country of Texas!
Email:info@springcreekbedandbreakfeast.com, Web: www.springcreekbedandbreakfast.net

FRIENDS OF LBJ
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Office: 830-868-7128 x222
POB 1831, 100 Lady Bird Lane,
Johnson City, TX 78636. Click: Map

Coming 2010 Events:
June 5: Movies Under the Stars at the LBJ Ranch
July 10: Movies Under the Stars at the LBJ Ranch
August 14: Movies Under the Stars at the LBJ Ranch
August 27: 102nd Anniversary of LBJ's Birth, Wreathlaying Ceremony, LBJ Ranch

Click on web sites below for details.

Friends: www.FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.org

Email: info@FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.org
NPS Web: www.nps.gov/lyjo

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