Jones Creek, Texas
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Jones Creek is a village in Brazoria County
, Texas, United States. The population was 2,130 at the 2000 census.
The Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin
, first settled in Jones Creek. His original grave resides in the Gulf Prairie Cemetery
located on Gulf Prairie Road in Jones Creek. Emily Austin Perry
(Stephen F. Austin's sister) and her second husband, James Franklin Perry
settled in Jones Creek too at the now historic Peach Point Plantation
. Jones Creek is named for Randal Jones, a military leader of early lower Brazos Anglo colonists. Jones led the June 22, 1824, attack on a group of Karankawa
Indians on the banks of a certain small stream of water—a creek
—located in the lower Brazos region. Afterwards this particular creek near the San Bernard River
became associated with the name "Jones", and the event was noted in history as "The Battle of Jones Creek". Thereafter, the geographic vicinity of this very creek, and not just the creek itself, became described as Jones Creek too.
There are Recorded Historic Texas Landmarks in Jones Creek for each of the following:
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²), all of it land.
Notable parts of Jones Creek include: Perry's Landing (also known as Perry Landing), Peach Point, Peach Crest, and Gulf Park.
, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.17% of the population.
There were 772 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,378, and the median income for a family was $48,269. Males had a median income of $40,694 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,023. About 7.3% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
The city is served by the Brazosport Independent School District
. Jones Creek residents attend:
The city is also served by Brazosport College
.
The city is served by the Brazoria County Library System.
Jones Creek has lately gained a reputation among drivers in Southeast Texas as being a speed trap
for vehicles passing through the community along Highway 36.
Brazoria County, Texas
Brazoria County[p] is a county in the U.S. state of Texas, located on the Gulf Coast within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. Regionally, parts of the county are within the extreme southern-most fringe of the regions locally known as Southeast Texas. Brazoria County is among a...
, Texas, United States. The population was 2,130 at the 2000 census.
The Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin
Stephen Fuller Austin was born in Virginia and raised in southeastern Missouri. He was known as the Father of Texas, led the second, but first legal and ultimately successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families from the United States. The capital of Texas, Austin in Travis County,...
, first settled in Jones Creek. His original grave resides in the Gulf Prairie Cemetery
Gulf Prairie Cemetery
Gulf Prairie Cemetery is located in Jones Creek, Texas, off State Highway 36 and County Road 304 and was the original resting place of Stephen F. Austin. While Austin's remains were later moved to Austin, Texas, the ceremonies and details related to this transfer , are recorded in a book by Guy...
located on Gulf Prairie Road in Jones Creek. Emily Austin Perry
Emily Austin Perry
Emily Austin Perry was an early settler of Texas and sole heir to Stephen F. Austin. She achieved significant political, economic and social status as a woman in Texas at a time when women often were not equal to men.-Early life:...
(Stephen F. Austin's sister) and her second husband, James Franklin Perry
James Franklin Perry
James Franklin Perry was an early settler and prominent citizen of Texas. James married Emily Austin Perry, operated Peach Point Plantation, and was involved in Texas land distribution.-Life:...
settled in Jones Creek too at the now historic Peach Point Plantation
Peach Point Plantation
Peach Point Plantation was the homestead and domicile of early Texas settlers Emily Austin Perry, James Franklin Perry, William Joel Bryan Stephen F. Austin, and Guy Morrison Bryan...
. Jones Creek is named for Randal Jones, a military leader of early lower Brazos Anglo colonists. Jones led the June 22, 1824, attack on a group of Karankawa
Karankawa
Karankawa were a group of Native American peoples, now extinct as a tribal group, who played a pivotal part in early Texas history....
Indians on the banks of a certain small stream of water—a creek
Stream
A stream is a body of water with a current, confined within a bed and stream banks. Depending on its locale or certain characteristics, a stream may be referred to as a branch, brook, beck, burn, creek, "crick", gill , kill, lick, rill, river, syke, bayou, rivulet, streamage, wash, run or...
—located in the lower Brazos region. Afterwards this particular creek near the San Bernard River
San Bernard River
-Origin:San Bernard River flows from its headwaters northwest of San Felipe, Texas to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico, some to the southeast of the source. Its principal tributary is Caney Creek. Along its course, it passes through portions of Austin, Brazoria, Colorado, Fort Bend, Matagorda...
became associated with the name "Jones", and the event was noted in history as "The Battle of Jones Creek". Thereafter, the geographic vicinity of this very creek, and not just the creek itself, became described as Jones Creek too.
There are Recorded Historic Texas Landmarks in Jones Creek for each of the following:
- Major Reuben R. Brown
- Battle of Jones Creek
- Major Guy M. Bryan
- William Joel Bryan
- Major James Peckham Caldwell
- Ellerslie Plantation
- Gulf Prairie
- Henry William Munson
- Peach Point
- Little Old House at Peach Point
- Emily Margaret Brown Austin Bryan Perry
- James Franklin Perry
Geography
Jones Creek is located at 28.979252°N 95.475760°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²), all of it land.
Notable parts of Jones Creek include: Perry's Landing (also known as Perry Landing), Peach Point, Peach Crest, and Gulf Park.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,130 people, 772 households, and 606 families residing in the village. The population density was 812.0 people per square mile (313.9/km2). There were 835 housing units at an average density of 318.3 per square mile (123.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 88.08% White, 0.52% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 8.26% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.17% of the population.
There were 772 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,378, and the median income for a family was $48,269. Males had a median income of $40,694 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,023. About 7.3% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Stephen F. Austin Elementary School, named after the Father of Texas, serves the Jones Creek area. Austin Elementary, "The Pride of Jones Creek," is a Pre-K through 6th grade school, the only one in the district. The school's mascot is the gator, refrencing the 11' alligator that was found on the school grounds after flooding in 1989.The city is served by the Brazosport Independent School District
Brazosport Independent School District
Brazosport Independent School District is a school district based in Freeport, Texas .The district serves the cities, towns, and villages of Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Oyster Creek, Quintana, Richwood, and Surfside Beach...
. Jones Creek residents attend:
- Stephen F. Austin Elementary School
- Freeport Intermediate School
- Brazosport High SchoolBrazosport High SchoolBrazosport High School is a secondary school located at the intersection of Brazosport Boulevard and West 2nd Street in Freeport, Texas. It handles grades nine through twelve and is part of the Brazosport Independent School District....
The city is also served by Brazosport College
Brazosport College
Brazosport College, or BC, is a public, coeducational college located in Lake Jackson, Texas. The college was opened in 1968, and offers two-year and four-year degrees...
.
The city is served by the Brazoria County Library System.
Government
The city incorporated in 1970. The city government holds regular meetings.Jones Creek has lately gained a reputation among drivers in Southeast Texas as being a speed trap
Speed Trap
Speed Trap is a live jazz album by Peter King, recorded at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in September 1994, and released in 1996 under the Ronnie Scotts Jazz House label...
for vehicles passing through the community along Highway 36.