Dessau, Texas

Dessau is an unincorporated community in Travis County, in the U.S. state of Texas. 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.

Geography

Dessau is located northeast of Austin and southwest of Pflugerville in northeastern Travis County.

Education

In 1907, Dessau had a school with one teacher and 40 students. It joined the Pflugerville Independent School District in 1920. Schools that serve the community are Delco Primary School, Dessau Elementary School, Dessau Middle School, and John B. Connally High School.