Colton is an unincorporated community in Travis County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 50 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
Colton, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°8′59″N 97°41′50″W / 30.14972°N 97.69722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380829[1] |
History edit
The McKenzie family founded Colton sometime around 1866. When the community's post office opened in 1897, the name of the settlement was changed from Cotton, which was a tribute to the region's main crop, to Colton. Ten to fifteen people lived in Colton at that time, along with a small business. After its post office was shut down in 1902, Creedmoor received its mail instead. Colton's population was still listed as 50 in 2000 despite having 25 residents in 1933 and 50 in 1939.[2]
Geography edit
Colton is located on U.S. Route 183 and FM 1625, 7 mi (11 km) southeast of Austin in Travis County.[2]
Education edit
Today the community is served by the Del Valle Independent School District. Schools that serve the community are Hillcrest Elementary School, John P. Ojeda Junior High School, and Del Valle High School.
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colton, Texas
- ^ a b Colton, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online