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Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Atwell, Texas
Unincorporated community
Atwell is located in TexasAtwellAtwellShow map of TexasAtwell is located in the United StatesAtwellAtwellShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 32°15′40″N 99°8′3″W / 32.26111°N 99.13417°W / 32.26111; -99.13417
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCallahan
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code325
GNIS feature ID1377960

Atwell is an unincorporated community in Callahan County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, only eight people lived in the community in 2000. It is located within the Abilene metropolitan area.

Geography

Atwell is located in eastern Callahan County.

Education

A school was established in Atwell around 1886 and was named Bell Branch, then Flag Springs. Today, the community is served by the Cross Plains Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atwell, Texas
  2. ^ Atwell, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
Municipalities and communities of Callahan County, Texas, United States
County seat: Baird
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