Andice, Texas

Andice (/ˈændɪs/ AN-diss) is a town located in Williamson County, Texas.[1] It is situated about 15 miles north of Georgetown, Texas and about 38 miles north of Austin.[2] According to the 2000 census, the population was 25; it was 25 in the 2005 census estimate.[3]

Andice
City of Andice
Andice
Location in the state of Texas
Coordinates: 30°46′55″N 97°51′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesWilliamson County
Area
 • Total0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2003)
 • Total25
 • Density0/sq mi (0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78628
Area code(s)512
Websitewww.andicetexas.us

History

Also called Berry's Creek and Stapp, Andice is located at the intersection of Farm Roads 2338 and 970, five miles southwest of Florence in northwest Williamson County. The site was first settled by Joshua Stapp, who built a log structure to serve as a school and church in 1857. In 1876 Andrew Jackson, the proprietor of a small store on Berry Creek near the site of the future town, was appointed postmaster of the Berry's Creek post office, which continued in operation until 1879.

Andice's name dates back to 1899 when Rev. William Isaac Newton applied for a new post office to be named after his newborn son, Audice. Postal officials misread the name as "Andice" and approved that name. Today, the common pronunciation of the town name is "an-dice". Taking the name's origin into consideration, the correct pronunciation is "an-diss". The latter is the pronunciation used by older, native residents, but is rare amongst younger generations and recent implants to the area.[4]

Geography

Andice is located at geographical coordinates 30°46′55″N 97°51′06″W (30.781940, -97.851940).

Education

The Town of Andice is served by the Florence Independent School District.

When the town's schoolhouse was active, into the 1960s, its mascot was the Owls.

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, Andice has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

References
  1. "Andice, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. 2007-04-19. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  2. "City of Jarrell, Texas". City of Jarrell. Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2017-12-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hna34
  5. Climate Summary for Andice, Texas


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