Dessau is an unincorporated community in Travis County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
History
Dessau was named for Dessau in Germany. It had a post office from 1886 to 1890 and from 1897 to 1901.[2]
Geography
Dessau is located 11 mi (18 km) northeast of Austin and 2 mi (3.2 km) southwest of Pflugerville in northeastern Travis County.[2]
Education
In 1907, Dessau had a school with one teacher and 40 students. It joined the Pflugerville Independent School District in 1920.[2] Schools that serve the community are Delco Primary School, Dessau Elementary School, Dessau Middle School, and John B. Connally High School.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dessau, Texas
- ^ a b c Dessau, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
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