Davis, also known as Davistown or Davis Switch, is an
unincorporated community in
Atascosa County, in the
U.S. state of
Texas.
According to the
Handbook of Texas
The ''Handbook of Texas'' is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA).
History
The original ''Handbook'' was the brainchild of TSHA President Wal ...
, the community had a population of 8 in 2000. It is located within the
San Antonio metropolitan area.
History
Davis was named for rancher M. M. Davis, who was given a land grant for the San Antonio, Uvalde, and Gulf Railroad in 1914. A post office named Daviston was established in the community in 1925 and remained in operation until 1929, with Joe Key as the first postmaster. The community had a factory, two more businesses, and a few scattered homes in the 1940s, and by the 1980s, only a few homes remained. Its population was eight in 2000.
Geography
Davis is located along
Texas State Highway 97, southwest of
Charlotte in southwestern Atascosa County.
Education
Davis is served by the
Charlotte Independent School District
Charlotte Independent School District is a public school district based in Charlotte, Texas (USA). Located in Atascosa County, a small portion of the district extends into Frio County.
In 2009, the school district was rated " academically ac ...
.
References
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Unincorporated communities in Atascosa County, Texas
Unincorporated communities in Texas