Jarrell, Texas facts for kids
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City of Jarrell
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 Jarrell, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2) |
| • Land | 2.81 sq mi (7.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,753 |
| • Density | 653.12/sq mi (252.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76537
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-37396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410133 |
Jarrell is a small city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 1,753 people lived there. It's known for its history and how it grew over time.
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Jarrell's Story: A Look at Its Past
Jarrell was started in 1909 by O.D. Jarrell, a real estate developer, along with E. C. Haeber and B. N. Dover. It was built where an old stagecoach road met the new Bartlett Western Railroad. After the railroad was finished, new businesses like a saloon, stores, a post office, and a bank quickly opened.
Because Jarrell was so close to the railroad, many people and buildings from the nearby town of Corn Hill moved there. By 1914, Jarrell's population grew to 500 residents. However, when the railway closed in 1935 and the cotton industry slowed down, the town faced tough times. At one point, only 200 people lived in Jarrell.
Luckily, the city began to recover. By 1990, the population had increased to 410. In 2009, more than 15 new businesses opened, showing the town was growing again. In 2001, Jarrell officially became a city. Wayne Cavalier was chosen as its first mayor.
Where is Jarrell?
Jarrell is located in central Texas. It has warm, humid summers and mild winters. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Tornadoes in Jarrell's History
Jarrell has experienced two significant tornadoes. The first was an F3 tornado on May 17, 1989. It caused damage mainly on the south side of town. One person died, and 28 people were hurt.
On May 27, 1997, a very powerful F5 tornado hit the northern part of Jarrell. This tornado was extremely destructive. It completely wiped out the Double Creek Estates neighborhood, destroying all the homes there. Sadly, 27 people lost their lives in this event.
Who Lives in Jarrell?
The population of Jarrell has been growing steadily. Here's how the number of people living in Jarrell has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 459 | — | |
| 2010 | 984 | 114.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,753 | 78.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,753 people living in Jarrell. These people made up 417 households and 365 families.
Learning in Jarrell
Students in Jarrell attend schools within the Jarrell Independent School District. The district has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Between 2012 and 2019, the number of students in the district more than doubled! To handle this growth, the middle school, built in 2014, was expanded in 2018–2019 with more classrooms and science labs. The high school is also being expanded, and it will include a new performing arts center.
In 2023, the Jarrell Independent School District started its own police department to help keep students and staff safe.
Getting Around and Services
Jarrell is located right along Interstate 35, a major highway, which makes it easy to travel to and from the city. It also has access to Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
The Jarrell Fire Department, which is part of Williamson County ESD#5, provides emergency services to the community. The Jarrell Police Department was created in 2006 to help keep the city safe.
Famous People from Jarrell
- Preston Smith was the 40th Governor of Texas. He was born in Corn Hill, which later became part of Jarrell.
See also
In Spanish: Jarrell (Texas) para niños
