Landmarks, Alternate Routes, Street Slang

Landmarks, Alternate Routes, Street Slang

Wednesday, 07 March 2007

1. Lake Pflugerville

Just opened last year, Lake Pflugerville is a man-made 180 acre reservoir at the intersection of Weiss Lane and Pfluger Lane.

2. Heritage House Museum

Heritage House Museum, a Texas Historic Landmark, is the former home of early Pflugerville settlers. G. W. and Bertha Bohls built the house in 1913.

3. The Old Prague Market

This small downtown shop specializes in selling products imported from the Czech Republic and other countries.

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4. Round Rock Cemetery

Leader of a famous outlaw gang, Sam Bass was buried in the Round Rock Cemetery after a Texas Ranger shot him in 1878.

5. The Round Rock & Chisholm Trail

In the mid 1850s, a small community built their homes by Brushy Creek near a recognized round rock landmark, which became the city’s namesake. Wagon ruts left by travelers can still be seen at the edge of the bank where the Chisholm Trail ran a feeder line.

6. St. William Catholic Church

Although the chapel of St. William Catholic Church opened only last year, the building reflects a traditional and elegant style. The stained glass windows are more than 100 years old.

Pflugerville Street Slang

When roads have more than one name, it can be difficult to understand directions. Use this information to make driving easier.

Dessau = FM 685, Cameron Road

Wells Branch Parkway = Heatherwilde

FM 1825 = Pecan Street

Hutto Road = Immanuel Road

Weiss Lane = Hodde Lane

Alternate Routes

Round Rock

To avoid the highway or tollroad, use this shortcut to get from Downtown Round Rock to IKEA and the Round Rock Outlet Mall.

Pflugerville

To avoid the highway or tollroad, use this shortcut to get to US 183 from Pflugerville.