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 Cofran's Texas . . . Hill Country Portal A Powerful Information Database & Gateway Service for the Texas Hill Country TOW, Texas Pronounced: "rhymes with cow" "no slogan" Population (2000): 305 Businesses (2000): 31Tax Rate (2010): 1.4901/$100
Elevation: 1,037 ft Area: undefined smCounty: Llano
Zip Code: 78672 Area Code: 325-379Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 53' 1" N, 98° 28' 21" W Location: In NE part of county; W shore of Lake Buchanan; 83 mi NW of Austin 18 mi NE of Llano; 14 mi N of Buchanan Dam; 5 mi N of Bluffton Highways: FR 2241; CR 219, CR 220, CR 221; CR 222 Creeks: Rivers: ColoradoLakes: Buchanan (see Lakes)
REFERENCES CITY: UnincorporatedCHAMBER and TOURISM: None MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: Lake Buchanan recreation, retirement community, LCRA park Part of Highland Lakes area (see Highland Lakes) Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and state parks in the region (see Parks) FALL CREEK VINEYARDS: See full details in Directory below. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Fall Creek Vineyards (Winery) PARKS: See Parks for Cedar Park EVENT CALENDAR:
WEATHER: Weather Underground MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News (Topix) MAPS: Google, more maps PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Lake recreation, Retirement community. HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "It is the oldest community in the county. It began with the arrival in 1852 of David and Gideon Cowan and their mother, Ruth, from Tennessee. The Cowans were directed by local Indians to a salt bed near the Colorado River, which they developed into a successful saltworks. Significant not only in the local economy, the Bluffton-Tow Salt Works was also known as the Confederate States of America Salt Works for its contribution to the Confederate cause. The operation was destroyed by the "salt works cyclone" in 1871. John F. Morgan arrived in the area with his family in 1853 and soon established a hat business, using beaver and other fur trapped locally. When the Tow brothers, William and Wilson, arrived with their families in 1853, they named the nearby area in which they settled Tow Valley. A post office was established there in 1886 as Tow with Mathew B. Clendenen as postmaster. Tow grew rapidly in the 1970s and 1980s with the addition of retirement and recreation to its economic base. From a population of fifty before 1950, the lakeside town had grown to 305 by 1974, when it had a post office and numerous businesses." PRIOR NAMES: New Bluffton AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: no; Cemetery: CEMETERIES: OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data (not available); Texas Escapes NOTES: We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation. BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY CHURCHES
CHURCH OF CHRIST: Tow, TX 78672 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Tow, TX 78672
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: 325-247-5050 FIRE: Call Sheriff's Office: 325-247-5767 TOW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Tow, TX 78672 LLANO COUNTY AREA EMS: 325-247-3088 GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Llano County Government Offices STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country, see: Texas & Federal Government Offices US POST OFFICE: 325-379-2281; 16910 RR 2241, Tow, TX 78601. www.usps.com
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES: See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing. ALEXANDER BOAT DOCK & CABINS: 325-379-2721; Rt 1 Box 16, Tow, TX 78672 BALD EAGLE COTTAGE ON LAKE BUCHANAN: 202-237-6858; 118 Harvest Trail, Tow, TX 78672. www.vrbo.com/74204 DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORTS: 325-379-2406; 16842 RR 2241, Tow, TX 78672 EAGLES NEST LODGE: 325-379-3131; 16746 RE 2241, Tow, TX 78672 HI-LINE LAKE RESORT: 325-379-1065; 1106 Hi-Line Dr, Tow, TX 78672. Cabins, RV facilities. www.hilinelakeresort.com PELICAN POINT RESORT: 830-379-2373; 800-930-2373; 100 Scott Dr, Tow, TX 78672. www.pelicanpointresort.com MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
BUCHANAN/LAKE VILLAGE HOA: Tow, TX 78672 COTTONWOOD COVE: 325-379-2641; RR 2241, Tow, TX 78672 HARLIN GROCERY: 325-379-3056; 1510 RR 3014, Tow, TX 78672 J & S QUICK STOP: 325-379-1482; 110 Frazier St, Tow, TX 78672 KEN MILAM STRIPER GUIDE: 325-379-2051; 243 Alexander Dr, Tow, TX 78672 LLANO COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY: 830-596-3413; Precinct 205 Chair, Debbie Alexander, 15649 RR 2241, Tow, TX 78672. www.llanogop.org. debbie42471@yahoo.com PARADISE POINT HOA: Tow, TX 78672 SUNSET BOAT RENTALS: 325-379-2628; 1106 Hi-Line Dr, Tow, TX 78672. www.sunsetboatrentals.net. Offers houseboat, ski and deck boat rentals. Located at Hi-Line Resort & Marina (see profile above). TOW COMMUNITY CENTER: 135 CR 221, Tow, TX 78672 TOW COUNTRY MARKET: 325-379-1600; 17128 RR 2241, Tow, TX 78672 TOW VFW AUXILLARY: Tow, TX 78672 VILLAGE BEAUTY SHOP: 325-379-3060; 109 Frazier St, Tow, TX 78672 WILDWAYS STUDIO: Tow, TX 78672 COWART REALTY: 325-379-9241; Tow, TX 78672 BUCHANAN LAKE VILLAGE RV PARK: 325-379-2181; 123 Hunter Ln, Tow, TX 78672. www.buchananlakerv.com HI-LINE LAKE RESORT: 325-379-1065; 1106 Hi-Line Dr, Tow, TX 78672. www.hilinelakeresort.com PELICAN POINT RESORT: 830-379-2373; 800-930-2373; 100 Scott Dr, Tow, TX 78672. www.pelicanpointresort.com TEXAS HILLS RV HAVEN: 325-379-1740; 139 Willow Shores Dr, Tow, TX 78672. www.texashillsrvhavencom UTILITY SERVICES
LOCAL PROVIDERS: Electric: PEC, CTEC; Cable: Time Warner Cable; Internet: CTECS, Zeecon, 281 Communications, Blue Mountain; Garbage: Allied Waste; Water-Sewer: LCRA 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 FALL CREEK VINEYARDS: 325-379-5361; 1820 CR 222, Tow, TX 78672. www.fcv.com; Mon-Fri 11-4; Sat 11-5; Sun 12-4. Fall Creek Vineyards, established in 1975, is the oldest vineyard & winery operation in the Hill Country and founder of the region. Fall Creek Vineyards is at the forefront of the Texas wine industry in demand and accolades for its award-winning wines. Located on the northwest shores of Lake Buchanan, boat cruises are available to magnificent Fall Creek Falls lake - level permitting. Tasting, tours, picnic facilities with light fare for sale and gift shop offered daily. BACK TO PORTAL HOME PAGE advertisements SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:
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