Gilesburg

Gilesburg was five miles northeast of Fiskville in north central Travis County. A post office was established there in 1899 with Eugene Victor Giles as postmaster. It was discontinued in 1901, and mail for the community was sent to Austin. A few scattered houses remained in the area in the 1940s.

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Vivian Elizabeth Smyrl | © TSHA

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Place type

Gilesburg is classified as a Town

Has Post Office

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Is Incorporated

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