Jonestown
Jonestown is on Farm Road 1431 and Lake Travis, twenty miles northwest of Austin in northwestern Travis County. It was established in the late 1930s by Emmet A. Jones and his brother, Warren. The community was incorporated in the 1980s and reported a population of 683 in 1988. In 1990 its population was 1,250. The population increased to 1,681 by 2000.
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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Jonestown is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Jonestown is classified as a Town
Associated Names
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Location
Latitude: 30.48153100Longitude: -97.92394200
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes
Population Count, 2021 View more »
2,456