Jarrell, Texas
Encyclopedia
Jarrell is a city in Williamson County
, Texas
, United States
and is located about 12 miles north of Georgetown, Texas
or about 38 miles north of Austin
. and 1,448 according to a 2008 Census Bureau estimate.. The total population is 984 according to the 2010 census
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On May 27, 1997, the town suffered from the destructive Jarrell Tornado, which destroyed the Double Creek Estates subdivision.
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Jarrell Emergency services are provided by the Jarrell Volunteer Fire Department operating under Williamson County ESD#5. The City hired Andres T. Gutierrez as the first Chief of Police. The Police department serves a growing population and maintains a very low crime rate.
Williamson County, Texas
Williamson County is a county located on both the Edwards Plateau to the west, consisting of rocky terrain and hills, and Blackland Prairies in the east consising of rich, fertile farming land, The two areas are roughly bisected by Interstate 35...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and is located about 12 miles north of Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown is a city and also the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States with a population of 47,400 at the 2010 census. Southwestern University, founded in 1840, is the oldest university in Texas and is located in Georgetown, about 1/2 mile east of the historic square...
or about 38 miles north of Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. and 1,448 according to a 2008 Census Bureau estimate.. The total population is 984 according to the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
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History
Founded in 1909 by real estate developer O.D. Jarrell, along with E. C. Haeber, the town was settled at the intersection of an old stagecoach road and the Bartlett and Western Railway that was under construction. Soon after the railroad was completed, a saloon, two stores, a post office, and a bank were built. Because of the proximity of Jarrell to the railroad, the residents of nearby Corn Hill moved to the town. The city reached a population peak of 500 residents in 1914. The closing of the railway and the decline of the cotton industry, however, led to a long term recession. At one point, Jarrell had only 200 residents. After this low point, the city experienced a recovery that increased its population to 410 by 1990. Over 15 new businesses opened in Jarrell in 2009.On May 27, 1997, the town suffered from the destructive Jarrell Tornado, which destroyed the Double Creek Estates subdivision.
Education
Jarrell is served by the Jarrell Independent School DistrictJarrell Independent School District
Jarrell Independent School District is a public school district based in Jarrell, Texas .The district has three campuses - Jarrell High , Jarrell Middle , and Jarrell Elementary ....
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Government
The current Mayor of Jarrell is Dewey Hulme and the City Manager is Mel Yantis. City council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall.Jarrell Emergency services are provided by the Jarrell Volunteer Fire Department operating under Williamson County ESD#5. The City hired Andres T. Gutierrez as the first Chief of Police. The Police department serves a growing population and maintains a very low crime rate.