Delhi (/ˈdɛl.haɪ/) is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 300 in 2000.[2] It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
History
A wildfire hit Delhi during the state's 2011 wildfire season.[3] People living in Delhi also say that jaguarundis are a common sight in the area, in which they came to the area from a ranch in South Texas.[4]
Geography
Delhi stands along Farm to Market Road 304, 19 mi (31 km) southeast of Lockhart in eastern Caldwell County.[2]
Education
Delhi had two schools, one in 1884 and another in 1936.[2] They joined with the McMahan school district in 1947.[5] Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Delhi, Texas
- ^ a b c Delhi, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Delhi". InciWeb. Retrieved September 8, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jaguarundis: Is the Mystery of Texas Black Panther Sightings Solved?". Texas Hill Country News. June 5, 2018.
- ^ "Delhi, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
Municipalities and communities of Caldwell County, Texas, United States | ||
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