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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY: Unincorporated

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: None

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: 5 mi SE of Dripping Springs, 16 mi NE of NE of Wimberley and Woodcreek

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, wineries, artists

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below.

• Salt Lick BBQ: 512-858-4959; saltlickbbq.com. World renowned for its bbq, cole slaw and cobbler
• Driftwood Estate Winery: 512-692-6229; driftwoodvineyards.com
• Duchman Family Winery: 512-858-1470; duchmanfamilywinery.com
• Salt Lick Cellars: 512-829-4013; saltlickcellars.com
• Wimberley Valley Winery: 281-350-8801; wimberleyvalleywinery.com

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions
Some of the very nearby attractions include:

• Dripping Springs: Museums, Scenic Drives; The Springs; Arts
• Wimberley: Bella Vista Olive Ranch; Corral Theatre; Emily Ann Theatre; Hunters Chase Farms; Jacob's Well; Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit/jade Gardens; Old Baldy; Golf; Wimberley Glass Works; Lavender Farms; Wimberley Players; Wimberley Zipline Adventures
• City Of Woodcreek: Golf; Jacob's Well

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

EVENT CALENDAR:

• Jun: Annual Camp Ben Reunion
• Oct: Driftwood Heritage Evening, supper & drawing (rifle & quilt), at Community Center, raffle tickets at Salt Lick (annual, 1st Sat)

For full details on these and nearby events see Festivals & Major Events, Trade Days & Farmers Markets, Live Entertainment, and calendars on our other focus topic pages accessible from the menu above.

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News; Topix
• Newspapers: News-Dispatch: newsdispatchnewspaper.com
• Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "Developed in the 1880s as a supply center for neighboring ranches and farms. Pioneers settled in the area as early as 1850, but most settlers arrived in the early 1880s. The community grew rapidly in that decade, perhaps as a result of its access to the new rail terminals at Kyle and Buda. By 1890 Driftwood had a post office, a school, churches, a cotton gin, and a general store. From a low of ten in 1925, the population grew to nearly 100 during the middle years of the twentieth century, then dwindled to fewer than twenty-five by the 1970s. In 1945 Driftwood became part of the Buda school district. A century after its founding, the community remained a quiet Hill Country crossroads served by a general store and post office."

Regarding Camp Ben McCulloch, their campben.com web site history page shows: "Camp Ben McCulloch was organized in the summer of 1896 at Driftwood Texas. The organized membership probably numbered seventeen. Beginning about 1930 it was the largest United Confederate Veterans Camp in the South. The first meeting was held at the "Martin Spring" near Driftwood on property belonging to Joe Rogers, a Confederate veteran and the date was set each year according to the full moon and between cotton chopping and cotton harvesting time.

Since its organization, Camp Ben McCulloch has staged at least three day attractive programs at each annual reunion and has invited the world to attend and the attendance has reached as high as six thousand in one year.

The annual reunions are held on the forty acre site on Onion Creek near Driftwood,Texas, twenty miles southwest of downtown Austin. The camp has electricity, running water and a splendid natural swimming pool. Some of the finest oak trees anywhere are found on the Camp Ben McCulloch grounds.

The camp was named in honor of General Ben McCulloch, who was killed while serving in the Confederate forces in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, March 7, 1862. He had also served with distinction as a private in the Battle of San Jacinto and later in the Texas Rangers and in the United States Forces in the War with Mexico. Both he and his brother, Henry Eustace McCulloch, reached the rank of general in the Confederate Army. They were the only two brothers to reach the rank of general during the War Between the States. General Ben McCulloch is buried in the State Cemetery at Austin, Texas.

In his splendid book, "Eighty Years Under the Stars and Bars,” Thomas Fletcher Harwell, deceased of Kyle, Texas, who was the adjutant of the camp for more than twenty-five years, says: “The organization of Camp Ben McCulloch took place in the summer of 1896, by a group of Confederate soldiers and their families and friends, who lived in the ‘Hill Country’ of Hays County." "

PRIOR NAMES:

HISTORICAL MARKERS: See Texas Historical Commission's Historic Sites Atlas: atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Includes interactive map plus detailed descriptions of historical markers, cemeteries, museums, all searchable by county.

CEMETERIES: See THC Historic Sites Atlas above.

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

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

NOTES:

CR-170 is also called Elder Hill Rd

Residential sub-divisions: Rim Rock





BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




GNARLYWOOD STUDIO GRAPHIC ARTS: Driftwood, TX 78619. gnarlywoodstudio.com

MARY T. BARTON: 512-289-3000; Driftwood, TX 78619. marytbarton.com. Mixed Media

MICHAEL HALL'S STUDIO FOUNDRY: 512-858-7067; 14901 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. studiofoundry.com




DRIFTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 512-658-0164; FM-150 W (at CR-170), Driftwood, TX 78619. driftwoodumc.org

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

DRIFTWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT: Admin: 512-288-5474; 15850 FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78737. driftwoodfire.org

SAN MARCOS/HAYS COUNTY EMS: 512-353-5115; 1305 IH-35 N, San Marcos, TX 78667. smhcems.com. Serves San Marcos, Kyle, Mountain City, Hays, Dripping Springs, Henly, Driftwood, Uhland and Niederwald, most of Hays County and portions of Guadalupe County.

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Hays County Government Offices

HAYS COUNTY CITIZENS COLLECTION STATION: 20290 FM-150 W at Darden Hill Rd

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4: 512-858-7268; 195 Roger Hanks Pkwy, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Ray Whisenant (R), ray.whisenant@co.hays.tx.us

Precinct 442 Election Day Polling Location: Driftwood Community Center, 15100 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices

US POST OFFICE: 512-858-7847; 100 Elder Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. usps.com




AUSTIN EQUINE ASSOCIATES: 512-858-0058; 20640 Hwy 150, Driftwood, TX 78619. austinequine.com. A full-service equine veterinary hospital serving the greater Austin region. Services include all manners of equine surgery, digital radiography, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, ambulatory, and 24-hour emergency care

GRAYMAR FARM: 512-296-1059; 175 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. graymarfarm.com. Horse boarding, consulting, sale

LAKE & CREEK HORSE RANCH: 512-587-9656; 13400 FM-150, Driftwood, TX 78619

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BALCONES WATER WELL SERVICE: 512-847-3270; 500 Trails End Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619

CLEARWATER PLUMBING & WATER TREATMENT: 512-894-0229; Driftwood, TX 78619

JOHNSON ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY LLC: 512-749-6950; 400 Brownson Ln, Driftwood, TX 78619. johnsonelectricservicecompanyllc.org.

LARUE & SONS BUILDING CONTRACTORS: 512-496-4425; Driftwood, TX 78619

PDG SPRINKLER SERVICE: 512-653-7085; 2879 CR-170, Driftwood, TX 78619

TESSERAE TILE & STONE: 512-891-8588; Driftwood, TX 78619

WEBB DENNISTON WOODWORKS: 512-858-7836; Driftwood, TX 78619

(THE) WELL DOCTOR, LLC: 512-461-7706; 101 Darden Hill Rd, #E, Driftwood, TX 78619. the-well-doctor-llc.business.site




DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.

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(THE) DRIFT INN: 512-608-3262; 400 York Creek Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. thedriftinn.net

HILLSIDE CABIN BED & BREAKFAST: 512-894-0161; 130 Schoolhouse Ridge Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619

LAKE & CREEK HORSE RANCH: 512-587-9656; 13400 FM-150, Driftwood, TX 78619

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ATX SANDLOT TRAINING CO: 512-829-5537; 18992 FM-150, Ste 204-207, Driftwood, TX 78619.atxsandlot.com. Sports training

BIG JOHN'S BARBER SHOP: Driftwood, TX 78619

COLORS IN ENVIRONMENTS: 512-695-9290; 1600 E Gatlin Creek Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. colorsinenvironments.com

DISCOUNT MERCHANDISE OUTLET: 512-848-3001; POB 46, Driftwood, TX 78619

FIRST MEDICAL RESPONSE OF TEXAS INC: 854 Wild Rose Dr, Austin, TX 78737

KW TREE FARM: 512-858-4886; 403 KC Memory Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78619

LAKE & CREEK HORSE RANCH 512-587-9656; 13400 FM-150, Driftwood, TX 78619

(THE) LAZY 8 RANCH & SPECIALTY FOOD CO: 512-858-2805; 19825 RR 12, Driftwood, TX 78619. thelazy8.com. Working ranch that manufactures specialty pancake and waffle mixes, muffin mixes, and spices for grilling and topping, that are distributed nationwide.

LEANING POST RANCH: 512-569-2095; 1010 Brownson Ln, Driftwood, TX 78619

LLOYD'S WORKSHOP INCORPORATED: 512-894-0110; 18161 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. acdelco.com

(THE) NEWS-DISPATCH: 512-842-1117; POB 227; Driftwood, TX 78619. newsdispatchnewspaper.com. Newspaper & web site serves news of Wimberley & Dripping Springs

(THE) RCD SHOW: 512-847 5191; 180 Lonesome Trail, Driftwood, TX 78619. youtube.com/user/THERCDSHOW. We don't charge, or pay. Features Texas singer songwriters performing their originals and interviews with the artist. From the little known gyms of talent to the more recognizable names in Texas and hill country music. Hosted by Ricky Charles Dodson.

(THE) SALT LICK - PECAN GROVE PAVILION: 18300 FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78619. See Saltlick BBQ in Restaurants section below.

SKEENS PHOTOGRAPHY: 512-968-5377; 1051 Lonesome Trl, Driftwood, TX 78619. skeensphotography.com

STINSON DISTILLING: 512-703-0628; 18281 FM-150, Ste 211, Driftwood, TX 78619. Facebook. Winery, vineyard, brewery

STUDIO 88: 512-894-3027; 22500 RR 12, Dripping Springs, TX 78619. Commercial Printing

SUMMERTREE WOODSHOP: 512-847-5238; Turtle Hl, Driftwood, TX 78619. Furniture

THRUMAN'S MANSION: 17900 FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78619

TRAVEL CO-OP: 830-833-2139; POB 158, Driftwood, TX 78619. hillcountrytravelcenter.com




CAMP BEN MCCULLOCH: 512-858-2084; 18301 FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78619. campben.com, campbenmcculloch.com. Annual reunion

DRIFTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER & DRIFTWOOD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CLUB: 15100 FM-150 W (at CR-170), Driftwood, TX 78619. driftwoodtx.org. Former school house. Annual Heritage Evening & BBQ Supper (Heritage Day) in Oct; Monthly community potluck suppers; Available for rental

DRIFTWOOD HERITAGE QUILTERS: Driftwood, TX 78619

(THE) DRIFTWOOD HISTORICAL CONSERVATION SOCIETY: Driftwood, TX 78619. driftwoodhcs.com. Formed to conserve and protect the Driftwood, Texas William B. Travis Legacy Trail, a 10.5 mile-long corridor rich in Texas history and natural beauty. The Trail begins at the intersection of FM-1826 and FM-967 and extends W along FM-1826 to the intersection of FM-1826 and FM-150; extends S from this intersection to Hays City; and extends N from this intersection for approximately 3 miles. This area includes many historic structures on William B. Travis’ original league of land acquired in 1835, as well as other areas to be conserved. Web site has lots of photos and video. Map

(THE) STARLIGHT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 512-847-5608; 8601 RR-3237, Driftwood, TX 78619. starlightsymphony.org

TEXAS H2OASIS: 190 Chalk Bluff Court, Driftwood, TX 78619-4605. texash2oasis.org. Non-profit. Mission: Provide Environmental Education, Restore/Manage the Land and Water Resources, Create Eco-Sanctuary for Wildlife/Animals




AUSTIN PET RANCH: 512-301-2279; 14425 FM-1826, Austin/Driftwood, TX 78737. austinpetranch.com. Kennel

DOG CAMP PET BOARDING: 512-858-9227; 20200 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. dogcamp.net. Boarding, daycare, grooming

DRIFTWOOD KENNELS: 512-894-0003; 19101 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. driftwoodkennels.com. Boarding, grooming

Note: See separate listing sections for horses, riding, equestrian, and other care.




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DRIFTWOOD DUGOUT: 18992 FM-150 Driftwood, TX 78619. driftwooddugout.com. Sports bar ·

HAYS CITY STORE: 512-722-3905; 8989 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. hayscitystoretx.com

SALT LICK BBQ: Restaurant: 512-858-4959; Office for reservations, directions: 512-894-3117; 18001 FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78619. saltlickbbq.com. Open daily 11a-10p. Reservations accepted, bring your own cooler. Cash only (ATM available).

TRATTORIA LISINA: 512-894-3111; 13308 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. trattorialisina.com. Italian restaurant at Mandola Winery.

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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




CHAPEL DULCINEA: 512-394-0226; 16221 Crystal Hills Dr, Driftwood, TX 78619. chapeldulcinea.org. Beautiful, scenic outdoor chapel and venue, free use, but must schedule. Donations encouraged.

CREEKSIDE PAVILION: 512-894-32; 18315 FM-1826 At Onion Creek, Driftwood, TX 78619. austincreekside.com. Outdoor weddings and special event services

GARDEN GROVE WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE: 512-638-7414; 9770 FM-967, Driftwood, TX 78619. gardengroveaustin.com

(THE) GREENHOUSE AT DRIFTWOOD: 512-239-9187; 850 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. thegreenhousedriftwood.com. Event venue & wedding planning

LA ESTANCIA BELLA: 512-550-6727; 3401 Lone Man Mountain Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. laestanciabella.net

MEMORY LANE EVENT CENTER: 512-894-0700; 403 KC Memory Ln, Driftwood, TX 7861. memorylaneweddings.com

STONEHOUSE VILLA: 512-608-3166; 15110 FM-150, Driftwood, TX 78619. stonehousevilla.com/a>. Wedding and event venue

THURMAN'S MANSION: 512-894-3117; 17900 FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78619. thurmansmansion.com

VINTAGE OAKS FARM: 888-543-3487; 400 Limestone Ln, Driftwood, TX 78619. vintageoaksfarm.com. Outdoor wedding/event venue, cabins, overnight horse boarding

WILDFLOWER BARN EVENT CENTER: 512-751-2739; 1770 N Elder Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619. thewildflowerbarn.com. Wedding facility

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DESERT DOOR DISTILLERY: 512-829-6129; 211 Darden Hill Rad, Driftwood, TX 78619. desertdoor.com/distillery

DRIFTWOOD ESTATE WINERY: 512-692-6229; 4001 Elder Hill Rd (CR-170), Driftwood, TX 78619. driftwoodvineyards.com

DUCHMAN FAMILY WINERY: 512-858-1470; 13308 FM-150 W, Driftwood, TX 78619. duchmanfamilywinery.com

SALT LICK CELLARS: 512-829-4013; 1800-C FM-1826, Driftwood, TX 78619. saltlickcellars.com

WIMBERLEY VALLEY WINERY: 281-350-8801; 2825 Lone Mountain Rd (CR-183), Driftwood, TX 78619. wimberleyvalleywinery.com

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