Axtell, Texas facts for kids
Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 397: The hemisphere "W" provided for latitude is not valid. Axtell is a small community in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Waco area. Many people who live in Axtell travel to nearby cities for work.
In 2000, about 2,284 people lived in the area covered by Axtell's ZIP code.
Axtell Schools
The Axtell Independent School District teaches students in the community. The school's mascot is a Longhorn. Their school colors are red and white.
The district has two main campuses:
- An elementary school on Longhorn Parkway.
- A junior and senior high school on North 5th Street and Ottawa Street.
In 2010, Axtell High School was classified as a 2A school for sports and other competitions. The number of students is usually around 200. This can cause the school's classification to change between 1A and 2A.
Axtell's History
Axtell started in the early 1880s. It was a stop along the Cotton Belt Route railroad line. This railroad connected the cities of Corsicana and Waco. The town got its own post office in 1882. It was named after a railroad officer.
Notable People
- John H. Miller, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
