Poteet, TX

Poteet is a small town located in Williamson County, Texas. The population was 1,821 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Williamson County. Poteet is known for its fertile farmland and cattle ranches.

The town was founded in 1875 by J.M. Poteet and his brother-in-law, W.H. Youngblood, on land donated by the Youngblood family. The town was named for General Poteet, a hero of the Mexican–American War who had been killed in battle near Monterrey, Mexico two years earlier. A post office has been in operation at Poteet since 1876.

Poteet's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture and ranching; however, with recent growth in the area around Austin due to increased job opportunities and population growth within Williamson County as a whole, there has been an increase in commercial development within the town limits as well (particularly along Highway 290). In addition to its primary businesses (including restaurants and retail stores), Poteet also features several small businesses that cater to local residents (such as a car dealership and a pet store).

The majority of housing stock within Poteet consists of single-family homes; however, there are also a number of duplexes and apartments available for purchase or rent (both new construction and older properties). In addition to traditional housing types (single family homes, duplexes/apartments), Poteet also features condominiums/townhomes (primarily located near Highway 290) as well as manufactured home parks/resorts (primarily located near Interstate 35).

School districts serving residents of Poteet include: Round Rock Independent School District (#1 ranked school district in Texas), Cedar Park Independent School District (#2 ranked school district in Texas), Georgetown Independent School District (#5 ranked school district in Texas), Round Rock ISD Alternative Education Program (#1 ranked alternative education program in Texas) and La Vernia ISD Alternative Education Program (#2 ranked alternative education program in Texas).