Andice, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andice
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| City of Andice | |
 Andice
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Williamson County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2003)[1]
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| • Total | 25 |
| • Density | 0/sq mi (0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78628
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
Andice (pronounced AN-diss) is a very small town in Williamson County, Texas. It's located about 15 miles north of Georgetown, Texas and 38 miles north of Austin. In 2000, only 25 people lived in Andice. The population was still 25 in 2005.
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History of Andice
Andice has also been known by other names like Berry's Creek and Stapp. This small town is found where Farm Roads 2338 and 970 meet, about seven miles southwest of Florence in northwest Williamson County.
Early Settlers and Schools
The first person to settle in this area was Joshua Stapp in 1857. He built a log building that served as both a school and a church for the community. This was an important place for early settlers to learn and gather.
How Andice Got Its Name
The name "Andice" has an interesting story! In 1876, Andrew Jackson, who owned a small store, became the postmaster for the Berry's Creek post office. This post office operated until 1879.
Later, in 1899, a man named Rev. William Isaac Newton wanted to open a new post office. He wanted to name it after his newborn son, Audice. However, postal officials misread the name on his application. They thought he wrote "Andice" instead of "Audice," and that's the name they approved!
Today, most people say "an-dice" when they pronounce the town's name. But if you talk to older people who have lived there a long time, they might say "an-diss." This pronunciation is closer to the original name "Audice."
Geography of Andice
Andice is located at specific geographical coordinates: 30.7819 degrees North latitude and 97.8516 degrees West longitude. This means it's in a particular spot on the map of Texas.
Education in Andice
Students who live in the Town of Andice attend schools that are part of the Florence Independent School District.
Years ago, when Andice had its own schoolhouse, it had a fun mascot. The school's mascot was the Owls! This school was active until the 1960s.
Climate in Andice
The weather in Andice is usually hot and humid during the summer months. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold.
According to a system called the Köppen Climate Classification, Andice has a "humid subtropical climate." This is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
