Watson, Texas
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Watson is an unincorporated community in Burnet County, Texas, United States.{{GNIS|1380747}} According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 98 in 2000.
History
The area in what is known as Watson today was named for local storeowner Ed Watson. Its population was 98 in 2000.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/watson-tx-burnet-county|title=Watson, TX (Burnet County)|last=Smyrl|first=Vivian Elizabeth|access-date=2022-12-08|website=tshaonline.org}}
Geography
Watson is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 963 and U.S. Highway 183, {{convert|18|mi|km|abbr=on}} northeast of Burnet in northeastern Burnet County.
=Climate=
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Watson has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.{{Cite web |title=Watson, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase) |url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=405914&cityname=Watson,+Texas,+United+States+of+America&units= |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=Weatherbase}}
Education
Two schools, established in 1879 and 1908, joined the Briggs school district in the 1930s. Today, Watson is served by the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District.
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{{Burnet County, Texas}}
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