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Jonah, Texas

Coordinates: 30°38′17″N 97°32′27″W / 30.63806°N 97.54083°W / 30.63806; -97.54083
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Jonah is an unincorporated community in Williamson County, Texas, United States.[1] As of the 1990 census, the community had a population of 60.[citation needed]

Formed around mills along the San Gabriel river, the community went by several names until 1884, when the name "Jonah" was approved by post office officials.[2] The Jonah school still exists as a community center. In 1972, the Jonah Water Special Utility District was formed and continues to serve the surrounding area.

References

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  1. ^ "Jonah". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Mark Odintz: Jonah from the Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved July 3, 2021.

30°38′17″N 97°32′27″W / 30.63806°N 97.54083°W / 30.63806; -97.54083