McNeil, Travis County, Texas
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McNeil is an unincorporated community in Travis County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 70 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Austin Metropolitan area. Its elevation is 830 feet (253 m).[1]
History
McNeil arose at the junction of two rail lines. The
The "McNeil" name is currently used mostly for the Austin White Lime Company facility and railroad junction. The surrounding areas have Austin mailing addresses. Austin White Lime Company operates a limestone quarry and a plant for the production of lime products.
Although McNeil is unincorporated, it has a
The current rail lines are owned by the
In addition to these rail lines, McNeil also had a hotel, a general store, and 200 residents. It fell to 125 by the 1930s and was at 70 from the 1940s through 2000.[2]
Geography
McNeil is located 15 mi (24 km) north of Austin in northern Travis County.[2]
Education
McNeil High School was built in 1991 and began classes in 1992, with its first senior class graduating in 1994. It is served by the Round Rock Independent School District.[2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McNeil, Travis County, Texas
- ^ a b c d McNeil, Texas (Travis County), Handbook of Texas Online, 2008-01-18. Accessed 2008-08-10.
- ^ Zip Code Lookup
- ^ Austin American Statesman 2007-05-31. Accessed 2010-05-19.