TAFT

Population 3,244

Altitude 34.

General

Established in early 1900's on the San Antoinio and Aransas Pass Rail Road in east central Patricio County. The town was named after Charles Taft of the Coleman-Fulton Pasture Co. for which the station was a shipping point. Other partners in the enterprise were named Mathis, Fulton, and Sinton--all of whom have towns named for them also. Today's economy is based on agriculture and diversified industries.

Attractions

• TAFT BLACKLAND MUSEUM - Housed in building once headquarters of the giant Coleman-Fulton Pasture Co. Exhibits range from antique farm and ranch equipment to personal and household items of early settlers. Museum also contains valuable memorabilia from the Taft Ranch. Open Thurs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. 301 Green Avenue. Call 512-528-2206.

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