Axtell, Texas
Axtell is an unincorporated community in eastern McLennan County, Texas, United States.[1] It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
U.S. Census data is not readily available for the bedroom community of Axtell, but 2000 Census numbers show a population of 2,284 for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 76624, the U.S.Postal ZIP for Axtell.[2]
The Axtell Independent School District serves area students. The school mascot is a Longhorn and school colors are red and white. The district has two campuses - an elementary school located on Longhorn Parkway and the junior and senior high school located at North 5th Street and Ottawa Street.
In 2010, Axtell was reclassified as a 2A school.[3] The student population averages 200 students, often causing the district's classification to fluctuate between 1A and 2A.
History
[edit]Axtell was established in the early 1880s as a rail stop along the historic Cotton Belt Route between Corsicana and Waco during the golden era of railroad expansion. The town was granted a post office in 1882 and named in honor of a railroad officer.[4]
Notable people
[edit]- David Koresh, American cult leader
- John H. Miller, USMC
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Axtell, Texas
- ^ [1] Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, 2000 U.S. Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area data
- ^ [2], 2010-2011 and 2011-2010 UIL School Classifications
- ^ [3], Texas Escapes website
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