Southmayd, TX

Southmayd is a small town located in Williamson County, Texas. The population was 2,839 as of the 2010 census. Southmayd is known for its agricultural production and its proximity to Austin.

The town of Southmayd was founded in 1887 by J.W. and A.M. ( Powell) Williamson and named for their mother, Mayme (Miller) Williamson. The town was originally built on the site of an old Indian campground that had been used by the Lipan Apache Indians during the early 1800s. By 1892, Southmayd had a post office, two general stores, a blacksmith shop, and several homes. The first school in Southmayd was built in 1893 and consisted of one room with twelve students enrolled. In 1895, a Methodist church was erected and served as the community's religious center until it burned down in 1951.

The town's economy began to diversify after World War II when several large dairy farms were established in the area; however, agriculture has since declined as mechanization has replaced hand labor on many farms throughout Texas. Today, Southmayd is primarily a bedroom community for Austinites who work in the city or who commute to work there; however, there are still several small businesses located in the town that provide services such as auto repair and grocery shopping .

Real estate prices vary greatly throughout Southmayd due to its proximity to both Austin and Dallas; however median home prices range from $150K to $500K . There are currently no major developments planned for Southmayd which could impact prices; however , if new housing were to be constructed it would likely have an impact on prices because it would add more inventory onto the market .

Southmayd is generally considered safe with low crime rates; however , there have been isolated incidents of vandalism or theft over the past few years . Overall , residents say that they enjoy living in this small town which offers plenty of opportunities for recreation such as fishing , hiking , biking , golfing , etc .