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.
Watson, Texas | |
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  Watson  Watson | |
| Coordinates: 30°56′4″N 98°0′52″W / 30.93444°N 98.01444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380747[1] |
History
editThe area in what is known as Watson today was named for local storeowner Ed Watson. Its population was 98 in 2000.[2]
Geography
editWatson 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
editThe 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
editTwo 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
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watson, Texas
- ^ a b c Smyrl, Vivian Elizabeth. "Watson, TX (Burnet County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ "Watson, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved December 22, 2023.