Andice(/ˈændɪs/AN-diss) is a town located inWilliamson County,Texas.[1]It is situated about 15 miles north ofGeorgetown, Texasand about 38 miles north ofAustin.[2]According to the2000 census,the population was 25; it was 25 in the 2005censusestimate.[3]
Andice | |
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| City of Andice | |
  Andice Location in the state ofTexas | |
| Coordinates:30°46′55″N97°51′6″W/ 30.78194°N 97.85167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Williamson County |
| Area | |
• Total | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population (2003)[1] | |
• Total | 25 |
| • Density | 0/sq mi (0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78628 |
| Area code | 512 |
| Website | www |
History
editAlso called Berry's Creek and Stapp, Andice is located at the intersection of Farm Roads 2338 and 970, seven 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
editAndice is located atgeographical coordinates30°46′55″N97°51′06″W/ 30.7819°N 97.8516°W(30.781940, -97.851940).
Education
editThe Town of Andice is served by theFlorence Independent School District.
When the town's schoolhouse was active, into the 1960s, its mascot was the Owls.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, Andice has ahumid subtropical climate,abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
edit- ^"Andice, Texas".Texas State Historical Association.April 19, 2007.RetrievedAugust 3,2007.
- ^"City of Jarrell, Texas".City of Jarrell.Archived fromthe originalon July 4, 2007.RetrievedAugust 3,2007.
- ^"Archived copy".Archived fromthe originalon June 29, 2011.RetrievedDecember 5,2017.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^"TSHA | Andice, TX".
- ^Climate Summary for Andice, Texas
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