Austwell

History

Austwell was laid out in 1911. The city's name is an amalgamation of Austin and McDowell, the names of its founders Preston R. Austin and Jesse C. McDowell.

Geography

Austwell is located at (28.390413, –96.843555). Austwell is bordered on the north by Hynes Bay, an extension of San Antonio Bay. It is less than five miles from the mouth of the Guadalupe River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Approximately south of Austwell is the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, an important preserve for the whooping crane. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Austwell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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