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SANDY, Texas
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Population (2000): 25Elevation: ~1259 ft
Area: undefinedCounty: Blanco
Zip Code: 78636
Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: ~ 30.361209° N, -98.470394° W
Location: 9 mi NW of Johnson City; 17 mi SE of Willow City, 10 mi S of Round Mountain
Highways: RR 1320, RR 1323
Creeks: Hickory, N Grape, Spring
Rivers: None
Lakes: 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.
ROADS: For detailed listing of county, state and federal roads in Blanco County, including an interactive map, click: Roads
To print the map shown at the right,
click on the map.
WIKIPEDIA PROFILE: Not available
HISTORY and OTHER PROFILES:
Handbook of Texas, for Sandy: www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/SS/hns17.html: ". . In the mid-nineteenth century settlers moved to Sandy from the Deep South, drawn to the area by the abundant water and fertile, sandy soil. In spite of frequent raids by Indians, a Sandy post office was established in 1872. The communities of Hickory, Spring Creek, and White Oak had been established nearby by the early 1880s. Each settlement had its own one-room school, but by 1925 all had merged into one at Sandy, and two teachers were hired to work there. This school was later consolidated with the schools at Johnson City. According to estimates, the population in Sandy fluctuated after 1925 but never rose above thirty. In the 1980s the post office there served only twenty-five residents, most of whom were involved in the turkey industry. Through 2000 the population was still reported at twenty-five."
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
CEMETERIES: Sandy Cemetery (see detailed listing in Directory below).
See: Blanco County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions
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 & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Blanco County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
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. Lat-Long: 30° 20.682' N, 98° 28.300' W. The cemetery is .4 mi S at end of road, on R. Photo
SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS: 281-300-7177; 9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Sandy (Johnson City), TX 78636. See ad below.
SANDY SCHOOL HOUSE: 115 Sandy School Rd., Sandy, TX 78636. Off RR 1323, 1.6 miles NW of intersection with RR 1320. Historic school, in process of being restored as a community center. Send contributions and volunteer inquires to Joe Stewart, 830-868-0873.
SPRING CREEK BED & BREAKFAST: 830-868-2683; Cell: 512-422-5752; 8791 Ranch Road 1320, Sandy (Johnson City), TX 78636
 CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!Free Texas 811 Locator 1-800-344-8377 www.texas811.com |
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
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FRIENDS OF LBJ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Office: 830-868-7128 x222 POB 1831, 100 Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636. Click: Map Coming 2011 Events: March 26: 4th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour April 14/15: Reflections of the '60s at LBJ Ranch: Anniversary of Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965, at LBJ Ranch
June 4: Movies Under the Stars, at the LBJ Ranch July 9: Movies Under the Stars, at the LBJ Ranch August 27: 103rd Anniversary of LBJ's Birth Wreathlaying Ceremony, at the LBJ Ranch
November 26, December 3, 17: Christmas at the Boyhood Home, 1920s Style, at Johnson City
December 10: "Timeless Christmas in Johnson City", A 1920s Christmas at the Boyhood Home, and a 1860s Christmas, at the Johnson Settlement |
Friends: www.FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.org
Email: info@FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.orgNPS Web: www.nps.gov/lyjo
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