Watson, Texas Explained

Official Name:Watson, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Watson
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Burnet
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1,066
Coordinates:30.9344°N -98.0144°W
Area Code:512 & 737
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1380747

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

History

The area in what is known as Watson today was named for local storeowner Ed Watson. Its population was 98 in 2000.[1]

Geography

Watson is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 963 and U.S. Highway 183, 18miles northeast of Burnet in northeastern Burnet County.[1]

Climate

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.[2]

Education

Two schools, established in 1879 and 1908, joined the Briggs school district in the 1930s.[1] Today, Watson is served by the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Watson, TX (Burnet County). Smyrl. Vivian Elizabeth. 2022-12-08. tshaonline.org.
  2. Web site: Watson, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase) . 2023-12-22 . Weatherbase.