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VOLENTE, Texas

Pronounced: ""

"no slogan"

Population (2008): 395COL Index (2008):
Elevation: 794 ftArea: smCounty: NW Travis
Zip Code: 78641Area Code: 512Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30 26' 02" N, 97 54' 13" W
Location: SW of Cedar Park; 18 mi N of Austin; N of (across the lake from) Hudson Bend;
3 mi S of Jonestown; on N shore of Lake Travis
Highways: FR 2769, RM 1431Creeks: NoneRivers: NoneLakes: Travis

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CITY:

VILLAGE OF VOLENTE: Incorporated: 2003
512-250-2075
15403 Hill Street, Volente, TX 78641
Web: http://villageofvolente-tx.gov; Email: volente@sbcglobal.net

Note: Most of the area known as Volente is within Travis County. A portion of the community incorporated as the Village of Volente in 2003. Most of the remainder is within the ETJ (Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction) of the City of Austin, Texas.

CHAMBER and TOURISM: None

VOLENTE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: A non-profit, volunteer association, focused on protection, safety and enhancement of the community. www.volente.org, Lonnie Moore: 512-258-0892; lonnie@lonniemoore.com

Part of the Highland Lakes area (see Profile)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal

SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Jonestown

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Lake recreation; suburban commuting to Austin

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

ANDERSON MILL MUSEUM: 512-258-2613, 512-264-5360; 13974 FM 2769 (Volente Rd.), Volente, TX (NE shore of Lake Travis). Exhibits in museum and gristmill focus on memorabilia and artifacts relating to local history, the Anderson Family and the mill Thomas Anderson built in the early 1860s. Museum complex consists of a wooden replica of the mill, grindstones, farm implements and other pioneer artifacts; Robinson Museum contains Anderson Family memorabilia; and Robinson Hall is the site of themed activities and a gift shop. Tours offered the 4th Sun, 2-5p Mar-Oct, weather permitting. Group tours available by appointment. www.volente.org.

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. These nearby parks include:

BOB WENTZ-WINDY POINT PARK; HIPPIE HOLLOW PARK; SANDY CREEK PARK; CYPRESS CREEK PARK; TOM HUGHES PARK

Local city parks include: MALBERPER PARK: Off Lime Creek Rd on Jackson St. (It is on the maps but there actually is NO park).

VOLENTE BEACH WATERPARK: 512-258-5109; 16107 FM 2769. A 5 acre water park for swimming, sandy beaches, three volleyball areas, two 40-foot water slides, a children's swimming playground, and a basketball court, restaurant and marina. Daily Apr-Labor Day 10a-10p. Water activities closed Nov-Feb. Admission fee.

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

WEATHER: Weather Underground

MEDIA COVERAGE:

ON-LINE NEWS: TOPIX NEWS

NEWSPAPER:

MAPS: Google; GeoHack

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "Local tradition offers several stories regarding the origin of its name. One is that an early resident suggested it from a book she was reading at the time. Another story, more colorful but less likely, suggests that the name was an Indian word meaning "God willing." Actually, volente is from the Latin word meaning "to be willing." A post office was established at Volente in 1886 with Andrew J. Stanford as postmaster. The office was discontinued in 1909, and mail for the community was sent to Cedar Park in Williamson County. The area was partially submerged by Lake Travis in the 1930s, and residents had to relocate on higher ground. In the 1940s and early 1950s the community was called Dodd City, for a local realtor and restaurant owner, but later in the 1950s the name was changed back to Volente. The community population was estimated at 250 in 1959 and at 400 in 1989. In 1990 Volente had a church, a combination fire hall-community center, several businesses, and the Anderson Mill Museum."

PRIOR NAMES: Dodd City

NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:

CEMETERIES:

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

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

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BOATING & MARINE

Airscape Parasail Parasail Rides: 512-257-9675; Volente, TX 78641. rlwelch@flash.net, www.airscapeparasail.com

Anderson Mill Marina Marina: 512-258-5771; Volente, TX 78641.

Beach Front Boat Rentals: 512-258-8400; 16120 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641. Watercraft Rentals.www.beachfrontboats.com

Bill's Scuba: 512-291-2816; 8100 Lime Creek Rd, Volente, TX 78641. Scuba Instruction, Diving and Underwater anchor and water line work.

Cypress Creek Marina Marina: 512-250-9880; Volente, TX 78641.

Dodd Street Docks Marina: 512-258-0811; Volente, TX 78641.

Fiberglass Plus: 512-335-5421; 16120 Wharf Cove, Volente, TX 78641. Fiberglass boat repair

Highland Lakes Marina: 512-258-1667; 16120 Wharf Cove, Volente, TX 78641. www.highlandlakesmarina.com

McNeill Marine Boat: 512-431-0255; Volente, TX 78641. mechanic

Moore's Boat Storage: 512-258-6197; Volente, TX 78641.

Regata Park: 512-250-0076; Volente, TX 78641. Boat, trailer storage

Riveria Marina Marina: 512-250-8321; Volente, TX 78641.

Steichen Marine Salvage: 512-258-0076; Volente, TX 78641. Dock Repair, Installation, Salvage.

VIP Marina: 512-331-5375; Volente, TX 78641. www.volentemarina.com

Yenawine Marine: 512-258-3785; Volente, TX 78641. Dock & marina repair, moving, installation.

LODGING/MOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS/GUEST HOUSES/B&B'S

Click: Volente Lodging Listings and Reservation Services

GrandAnne's on the Lake: 512-258-0076; 15953 Booth Circle, Volente, TX 78641; Anne Steichen. asteichen@austin.rr.com, www.bedandbreakfast.com/bbc/p611434.asp

Lake Travis Lake House: 512-804-8670; Volente, TX 78641. Tom Stevenson; Manager: Linda Jones. lpj1000@aol.com, www.LakeTravisLakeHouse.com

MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES

Adams Financial Services Investment: 512-249-1115; Volente, TX 78641. Retirement Planning.

The) Anderson Mill Gardeners: 512-258-2613; 13974 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641. Purpose of our club is to preserve local history and flora, and educate ourselves and the public to be successful gardeners in our challenging conditions. AMGC@volente.org

Angelfood Catering Catering: 512-335-5520; Volente, TX 78641.

Austin Body Care Training: 512-291-2816; 8100 Lime Creek Rd, Volente, TX 78641. CPR & First Aid Training.

Austin Pilates Barn: 512-322-9618; FM 14265 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641. Pilates Training. www.austinpilatesbarn.com

Cafe Bleu: 512-401-2538; Volente. Entertainment

Campbell's Drapery Installation: 512-626-3446; Volente, TX 78641. Window Coverings.

Connie Curtiss Counseling: 512-258-7646; 7910 Lakeview Street, Volente, TX 78641. Counseling.

Concrete Concepts by David Broyles: 512-751-3128; Volente, TX 78641. Stained, scored concrete flooring & countertops.

First Lakeview Church: 512-258-0579; FM 2769 at Navajo Pass, Volente, TX 78641

Homegrown Haircuts: 512-258-4438; Volente, TX 78641.

Nelson Concrete Company: 512-331-7851; Volente, TX 78641. Construction.

Park Place Open Air Storage: 512-258-3875; 12311 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78726. Boat/trailer storage. www.parkplacestorage.com

Patterned Concrete of Austin: 512-258-9324; Volente, TX 78641. Decorative concrete. www.patternedconcreteaustin.com

Powell Custom Homes: 512-918-9118; Volente, TX 78641. Custom home construction. www.PowellCustomHomesTx.com

Redneck Rodent Removal: 512-773-3246 or 512-569-9458; Volente, TX 78641. Live trapping and removal of animals.

Registered Family Home Child Care: 512-331-9749; Volente, TX 78641. Infants, Preschool, After School Care.

Unique Tubs, Sauna & Steamers: 512-331-0746; Volente, TX 78641. Saunas and steam generators. www.flash.net/~uniquet

VJ's Restaurant & Store: Beer & Wine, Open Tue-Sat. Local favorite hangout.

Volente Beach Restaurant: 512-258-9993; Volente, TX 78641

Volente Plumbing: 512-257-2609, Volente, TX 78641. Pat O'Connor.

PUBLIC SERVICES

Lower Colorado River Authority: 512-473-3200; www.lcra.org

Lower Colorado River Authority: 1-800-776-5272, Ext 6843 (To report water pollution, such as spills or contamination)

Pedernales Electric Cooperative: 1-888-554-4732 (To report power outages, billing, etc.) Local Cedar Park office: 331-8883. The toll free number will allow you to enter your phone number to report an outage in the event all agents are busy taking calls.

RediClinic: 512-687-0556; 11521 North FM 620, Volente, TX 78641 (inside HEB at Anderson Mill Rd). Health-care clinic. No appointments, no waiting. Nicole Love, Health Educator. nlove@rediclinic.com, www.rediclinic.com

Travis County Sheriff (NON-emergency): 512-854-9285

Travis County Emergency Services District #14: 512-258-0892; 15406 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641

VOLENTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 512-258-1114; 15406 FM 2769, Volente, TX 78641. www.vvfd.net

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

KIMBERLEY WIMBERLEY REAL ESTATE: 512-203-2816; 15801 FM 2769 Unit C, Volente, TX 78641. www.kimberleywimberley.com

REALTY EXECUTIVES OF AUSTIN: 512-636-1198; 15971 Booth Circle (at FM 2769), Volente, TX 78641.

VOLENTE REALTY REAL ESTATE: 512-426-9929; Volente, TX 78641.