Watson, Texas

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Watson, Texas
Watson is located in Texas
Watson
Watson
Watson is located in the United States
Watson
Watson
Coordinates: 30°56′4″N 98°0′52″W / 30.93444°N 98.01444°W / 30.93444; -98.01444
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBurnet
Elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)512 & 737
GNIS feature ID1380747[1]

Watson is an unincorporated community in Burnet County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 98 in 2000.

History

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The area in what is known as Watson today was named for local storeowner Ed Watson. Its population was 98 in 2000.[2]

Geography

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Watson is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 963 and U.S. Highway 183, 18 mi (29 km) northeast of Burnet in northeastern Burnet County.[2]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Watson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Education

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Two schools, established in 1879 and 1908, joined the Briggs school district in the 1930s.[2] Today, Watson is served by the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watson, Texas
  2. ^ a b c Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth. "Watson, TX (Burnet County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "Watson, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved December 22, 2023.

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