Post Oak, Blanco County, Texas
Post Oak is an unincorporated community in Blanco County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 10 in 2000.
Post Oak, Blanco County, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°18′13″N 98°32′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Blanco |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034987[1] |
History
The area in what is known as Post Oak today was first settled by Pinkney Hickson around 1874. He donated two acres of land to build a cemetery on. 15 families lived in the community in 1958 with an official population of 10 in 2000.[2]
Geography
Post Oak is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 2721 and 1320 near Post Oak Creek, 8 mi (13 km) northwest of Johnson City in western Blanco County.[2]
Education
Pinkney Hickson donated a half-acre of land for a school to be built on. It joined the Johnson City Independent School District in the late 1930s.[2] The community continues to be served by Johnson City ISD today.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Post Oak, Blanco County, Texas
- Ogilvie, Mary H. (October 1, 1995). "Post Oak, TX (Blanco County)". tshaonline.org.
Municipalities and communities of Blanco County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Blanco County map | |
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