Hutto, Texas Real Estate and Community Information
About Hutto
The fast-growing community of Hutto, located in Williamson County along the eastern rim of the Hill Country Region, has undergone a population explosion within the last 20 years. Today, the town of 17,000 people is a vibrant community that is projected to grow by a another 30,000 in number within the next ten years.
The town of Hutto is located only 30 miles from downtown Austin and ten miles from the economic powerhouse of Red Rock. The town's proximity to the larger Texas communities of Austin and Red Rock gives residents easy access to the surrounding communities for commute. The town's affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and ample recreational opportunities make Hutto an ideal place to call home.
History
The town of Hutto was established in 1876 when the International and Great Northern Railroad was constructed in the community of Shiloh, located only three miles north of Hutto.
Shiloh, a small farming community, was located on the northern shores of Brushy Creek.
In 1848, two enterprising local proprietors opened stores in Shiloh. The thriving community was home to a school and a church.
The railroad company purchased an additional five acres of land for a designated station close to Shiloh. The site of the new station became the town of Hutto. The name Hutto was chosen to honor James Emory Hutto, a veteran of the Confederate Army and the town's first postmaster.
Life In Hutto
The city of Hutto, located only 25 miles northeast of Downtown Austin, is situated midway between Round Rock and Taylor, Texas. The historic Texas town features tree-lined streets dotted with a number charming historic structures. Old Town, Hutto's historic district, is home to a multitude of unique local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The town of Hutto is a quirky town with a unique mascot. The town of Hutto is the only community in the country to have a Hippo as its mascot. The origins of the town's mascot are unclear, as there are several conflicting tales of how the hippo came to be the town's adopted mascot. However, the tale with the most credibility is thought to be of a circus train that stopped at the depot in 1915. It is said that the train stopped to pick up mail and feed the animal passengers. During the stop, a hippo escaped from the train and took refuge at nearby Cottonwood Creek. The fiasco brought much amusement to the town as merchants and farmers watched the circus' blundering efforts to remove the hippo from the muddy waters of the creek.
Attractions And Activities
There are many exciting attractions and opportunities for activity scattered in and around Hutto. Adding to the town's charm is the town growing collation of local art, including over 3,000 concrete hippos that are scattered around the one-of-a-kind town. The businesses and residents of the charming town proudly display the town's signature hippos on at their homes and storefronts. Within the town, no two hippos are alike. The most well-known resident hippo is Henrietta the Hippo, a 14,000 pound concrete hippopotamus, located on Downtown Hutto's East Street.
Attractions
- Historic Old Town
- The Williamson Museum
- Georgetown Palace Theatre
- Sam Bass Theatre
- Star Ranch Golf Course
- The Round Rock Express
- Starmark Animal Behavioral Center
Parks And Recreation
The town of Hutto is home to a growing number of parks and recreational facilities. The largest and most popular park in Hutto is Fritz Park. The popular park features a pavilion, picnic sites, a playground, courts for basketball and volleyball, horseshoe pits, a pond, a walking bridge overlooking the creek, and a trail.
Additional area parks include Country Estates Park, Creekside Park, Hutto Lake Park, and the Glenwood Splash Pad. The town boasts multiple areas for sports, play, boating, hiking, and biking. Hutto's recreational department also boasts a number of exciting recreational programs that help to keep Hutto residents active and healthy. The programs available include the Bird Talk program, the Junior Master Naturalist program, Senior Game Days, Summer Camp, Trail Tracks 20/20, and Yoga in the Park. In Hutto exciting recreational activities are available for those of all ages and abilities.
Events
Throughout the year the town of Hutto hosts a number of community events. In the spring and summer residents of Hutto enjoy Movies in the Park, and during the summer months residents enjoy the sweet sounds of the Summer Concert series.
Relocating to Hutto?
Home buyers considering a move to Hutto will benefit from the expertise of a local real estate professional. Local real estate experts, such as Bo and Donna Brasfield, have helped countless area home buyers in choosing the right home that is able to fit all of their needs. For more information about homes for sale in Hutto, contact Brasfield Real Estate today.
