Swiftex

Swiftex, whose name is a contraction of "Swift, Texas," is six miles north of Bastrop in central Bastrop County. It was first known as Swiftex Village when it was built in the early 1940s to accommodate military personnel stationed at Camp Swift, a nearby World War II military training facility. Two hundred homes were constructed, but when the camp closed after the war, Swiftex faded as well. The town remained on county maps in the mid-1980s, but apparently no population records have ever been kept.

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Swiftex is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Swiftex is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • [-Village]

Location

Latitude: 30.20632490
Longitude: -97.31360390

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No