Colton is an

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, in the

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. According to the

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, the community had a population of 50 in 2000. It is located within the

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metropolitan area.

History

The McKenzie family founded Colton sometime around 1866. When the community's post office opened in 1897, the name of the settlement was changed from Cotton, which was a tribute to the region's main crop, to Colton. Ten to fifteen people lived in Colton at that time, along with a small business. After its post office was shut down in 1902, Creedmoor received its mail instead. Colton's population was still listed as 50 in 2000 despite having 25 residents in 1933 and 50 in 1939.

Geography

Colton is located on

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and FM 1625, southeast of

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in Travis County.

Education

Today the community is served by the

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. Schools that serve the community are Hillcrest Elementary School, John P. Ojeda Junior High School, and Del Valle High School.

References

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