Jarrell, Texas

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City of Jarrell
Jarrell City Hall
Jarrell City Hall
Williamson County Jarrell.svg
City of Jarrell is located in Texas
City of Jarrell
City of Jarrell
Location in the state of Texas
Coordinates: 30°49′40″N 97°36′24″W / 30.82778°N 97.60667°W / 30.82778; -97.60667Coordinates: 30°49′40″N 97°36′24″W / 30.82778°N 97.60667°W / 30.82778; -97.60667
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesWilliamson County, Texas
Government
 • MayorLarry Bush (L)[1][2]
Area
[3]
 • Total2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2)
 • Land2.81 sq mi (7.26 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total984
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,832
 • Density653.12/sq mi (252.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76537
Area code(s)512
FIPS code48-37396
Websitewww.cityofjarrell.com

Jarrell is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It was incorporated as a city in 2001.[5] The total population is 984 according to the 2010 census.[6]

History[]

Historic plaque in Jarrell

Founded in 1909 by real estate developer O.D. Jarrell, along with E. C. Haeber and B. N. Dover, the town was settled at the intersection of an old stagecoach road and the Bartlett Western Railroad that was under construction. Soon after the railroad was completed, a saloon, two stores, a post office, and a bank were built. Because of the proximity of Jarrell to the railroad, Jarrell received all of the people and most of the buildings of nearby Corn Hill, Texas, thus killing that town.[7][8] The city reached a population peak of 500 residents in 1914. The closing of the railway in 1935[9] and the decline of the cotton industry, however, led to a long-term recession. At one point, Jarrell had only 200 residents. After this low point, the city experienced a recovery that increased its population to 410 by 1990. Over 15 new businesses opened in Jarrell in 2009.[10]

On May 27, 1997, the town suffered heavily from the destructive F5 Jarrell Tornado, which obliterated the Double Creek Estates subdivision, killing 27 people plus 300 cattle and horses.[11]

Education[]

Jarrell is served by the Jarrell Independent School District. The district currently has two elementary, one middle school and one high school.[12]

Between 2012 and 2019 student enrollment more than doubled.[13] The district's middle school was built in 2014, but is undergoing an expansion in 2018–2019 to gain more classroom and science labs so that it can better accommodate the growing population of students. The high school is also being expanded including the addition of a performing arts center.[14]

The current superintendent for the district is Dr. Toni M. Hicks. A native Texan, Dr. Hicks earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University. She began her educational career in El Paso ISD as an English as a Second Language teacher and then later as a middle school teacher in Leander ISD. While working as a full-time teacher, she completed a Master of Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.[15]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2000459—
2010984114.4%
2019 (est.)1,832[4]86.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]

Government[]

The current Mayor of Jarrell is Larry Bush. City council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Jarrell Emergency services are provided by the Jarrell Fire Department operating under Williamson County ESD#5, with Chief Mark McAdams. The City's chief of police is Roger Thompson. The Police department serves a growing population and maintains a very low crime rate.

Climate[]

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jarrell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[17]

References[]

  1. ^ "City of Jarrell, Texas". City of Jarrell. Archived from the original on July 4, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
  2. ^ "2018 Elected and reelected Libertarian officials". Libertarian Party. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  7. ^ "Corn Hill, Texas". TexasEscapes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  8. ^ "Jarrell, Texas". TexasEscapes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bartlett Western Railway". Chris Cravens, Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Jarrell, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. April 19, 2007. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
  11. ^ "Texas Tornadoes". National Climatic Data Center. August 2, 2006. Retrieved August 3, 2007.
  12. ^ "Schools". Jarrell Independent School District. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  13. ^ Millweard, Christy. "Jarrell ISD Expanding to Accommodate Growth". kvue.com. KVUE-TV. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  14. ^ "Construction". Jarrell Independent School District. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  15. ^ "Superintendent". www.jarrellisd.org. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  16. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  17. ^ Climate Summary for Jarrell, Texas

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