Swiftex, Texas
Swiftex, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°12′23″N 97°18′49″W / 30.20639°N 97.31361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034781[1] |
Swiftex is an unincorporated community in Bastrop County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
History
In the early 1940s, 200 houses were built to house residents of the military's Camp Swift. It declined after the end of World War II.[2]
Its name derives from "Swift, Texas".[2]
Geography
Swiftex is located 6 mi (9.7 km) north of Bastrop in central Bastrop County.[2]
Education
The community of Swiftex is served by the Bastrop Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swiftex, Texas
- ^ a b c Mitchell Marks, Paula (April 1, 1995). "Swiftex, TX". tshaonline.org.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |