Jollyville, Texas

Common Trees in Jollyville

Jollyville's landscape is adorned with a variety of native Texas trees, including:

Live Oaks: These majestic evergreens are iconic to the Texas landscape, providing year-round shade and habitat for wildlife. 

Cedar Elms: Known for their drought resistance, these deciduous trees are well-suited to Jollyville's climate.

 Texas Ash: A medium-sized tree that adds beauty to the area with its compound leaves and adaptability to local conditions.

 Southern Red Oaks: Also known as Spanish Oaks, these trees are recognized by their distinctive reddish-brown bark.

 Bur Oaks: Large trees that produce acorns, an important food source for local wildlife.



 Eastern Redbud: Small trees that burst with pink or purple flowers in spring, adding color to the landscape.

Seasonal Changes in Jollyville's Landscape

From an arborist's perspective, Jollyville's trees undergo notable changes throughout the year:

• Spring: Eastern Redbuds bloom, while Live Oaks may briefly shed old leaves as new growth emerges.
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• Summer: Trees focus on growth and water conservation during the hot months.
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• Fall: Deciduous trees like Cedar Elms and Texas Ash display autumn colors before leaf drop.
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• Winter: While Live Oaks remain green, deciduous trees enter dormancy.

Arborists recommend regular tree health checks and pruning during dormant winter months to promote healthy growth in spring.

Things to Look for in Jollyville

When exploring Jollyville, keep an eye out for:

1. Well-maintained parks and green spaces
2. A mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments
3. Local businesses and community centers
4. Scenic views of the surrounding Texas Hill Country

While in the area, consider visiting:

1. McNeil Park: A popular spot for families, featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and a swimming pool.
2. Brushy Creek Lake Park: Located nearby, offering hiking trails, fishing, and kayaking opportunities.
3. The Arboretum at Great Hills: A shopping center with a park-like atmosphere, perfect for a stroll and some retail therapy.
4. Jollyville Cemetery: A historic site where some of the area's early settlers are buried.

• Jollyville is easily accessible from major roads in Austin:

• From MoPac Expressway (Loop 1): Take the exit for US-183 North. Continue on US-183 N and take the exit for Duval Road/McNeil Drive. Follow Duval Road into Jollyville.



• From I-35: Take the exit for US-183 North. Follow US-183 N and take the exit for Duval Road/McNeil Drive. Continue on Duval Road into Jollyville.

Brief History of Jollyville

Jollyville was established in 1866 and named after its founder, John Grey Jolly, a pioneer and blacksmith who had initially settled near Austin in Fiskville in 1852. The settlement's history dates back to the early days of Texas: Early Settlement: The area was first settled by Henry Rhodes in 1841, who obtained a land grant of about 1,000 acres from the Republic of Texas

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 Founding: In 1866, John G. Jolly purchased 160 acres of land and established Jollyville

. He and his wife, Nancy Isabell (Guill) Jolly, operated a blacksmith shop and a store in the area.

 Community Development: By 1867, both Jolly and the Dodd brothers had stores in Jollyville, along with Jolly's blacksmith shop

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 Education and Religion: Jolly donated land for an early school, which was also used as a church. A new school was built in 1878

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 Cemetery: Jolly also donated land for a cemetery. The first burial in Jolly Cemetery was in 1872, and the last in 1929. Both John Jolly and his wife are buried there, along with five citizens of the Republic of Texas

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 Transportation: Jollyville served as a stop on the Austin to Burnet stage line until it closed in 1883 with the arrival of the railroad

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 Growth: The community remained small for many decades. In 1940, it had only 40 inhabitants and two businesses

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 Modern Era: Jollyville experienced significant growth in the latter half of the 20th century. By 1990, its population had grown to 15,206

. In recent years, it has become a thriving suburb of Austin, with a population of 16,151 recorded in the 2010 census.



Today, Jollyville is known as a vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood in the northern part of Austin, balancing suburban tranquility with urban conveniences

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