Carlson, Texas


Carlson is an unincorporated community in Travis County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 61 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

History

Carlson was possibly named after local residents. The population was 61 in 1972 and 2000.
On April 30, 1954, an F3 tornado struck Carlson.

Geography

Carlson is located near Farm to Market Road 973, east of Pflugerville in northeastern Travis County.

Education

Today the community is served by the Elgin Independent School District. Schools that serve the community are Neidig Elementary School, Elgin Middle School, and Elgin High School.