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Dale, Texas


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official_nameDale, Texas
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subdivision_type2County
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Dale is an unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Texas, United States. It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

History

The population was 126 in 2010.

Although it is unincorporated, Dale has a post office, with the ZIP code of 78616.

Geography

Dale is located along Farm to Market Road 1854, approximately 7 mi northeast of Lockhart in north-central Caldwell County. It is also located 16 mi southwest of Bastrop and 32 mi southeast of Austin.

Education

Today the community is served by the Lockhart Independent School District.

Notable people

  • Geraldine Elizabeth Carmichael was arrested in Dale. She had been on the run after defrauding many people who had wanted to purchase a small fuel-efficient car that had never begun production.
  • Abram Lincoln Harris, economist, academic, anthropologist.
  • Azie Taylor Morton, the only African American to serve as Treasurer of the United States.
  • Jimmy Weldon, entertainer.

References

References

  1. {{GNIS. 1333879
  2. Scott E. Wagner. (June 12, 2010)
  3. "Dale, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine.
  4. [http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=78616 ZIP Code lookup]
  5. Torchinsky, Jason. (April 1, 2013). "Murder, Transsexuals, And The Price Is Right: The Story Of The Dale Car Hoax".
  6. (December 11, 2003). "Azie Taylor Morton, 67; U.S. Treasurer Appointed by Carter". Los Angeles Times.
  7. "The Soul Behind The Voices". JM Media Group.
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