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Hewitt, TX Area Guide

Primed for Progress is Hewitt’s motto and it’s true. Their population is growing and with it their businesses and its support system, enabling new growth from their air transportation to their residential areas.

Located in McLennan County, Hewitt is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hewitt is well known for its hospitality and love of its culture and they’re always happy to share with visitors. With its reputation for Southern cooking, restaurants abound with a range of food from barbecue and authentic Mexican cuisine to gourmet restaurants. Following a good meal, take a trip through the history of the area, its artistic culture filled with museums, galleries, and venues for every taste.

Whether you’re beginning your career or looking to start your own business, Hewitt is a great place for beginnings. If you’re ready to settle down or ready to trade in the business suit for your favorite tennis racket, Hewitt is a great place to be!

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History

In 1872, the Katy railroad was the first to enter Texas from the north after the Civil War and in 1882, a station was established six miles south of Waco. John Allison Warren bought the township that developed around the rail station from John Blydenburgh in 1893 and named it Hewitt after a director of the Katy Railroad then proceeded to put in a lumberyard to help settlers establish homesteads. During the first 90 years the area was a farming community, where the area was rich with black soil and cotton, cattle and corn thrived. By 1912, there were several businesses including a cotton gin and two general stores as well as banks and a post office.
Hewitt continued to grow and was incorporated in June of 1960 and by the 1970’s growth exploded more than 7% in a single year. It was also rated the fastest growing community in the country. Today, it’s still growing and has become McLennan County’s second largest municipality while keeping its identity separate from Waco.
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Nearby Attractions & Activities

Cameron Park Zoological and Botanical Society

Visit the dark rainforest or the Brazos River where you can see a herd of bison graze while learning about the environment. Visitors are welcome year round!
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The Waco Mammoth Site
The Waco Mammoth Site is a place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern world while giving modern mankind a glimpse into what life was like for a Columbian Mammoth. Visit the site and see the stunning overhead view of the mammoths.
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Waco Water Park
Whether hosting a private party or flying down the 22 foot water slide, or taking a dip in the competition sized pool, Waco Water Park is a great place to take the entire family and just have fun.
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The Dr Pepper Museum
The Dr. Pepper Museum includes the original 1906 bottling plant, along with the historic Kellum-Rotan building, built in the 1880’s. Come visit one of the finest collections of soft drink memorabilia in the world.
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Oilman Tom Mantzel purchased Waterfall Ranch in 1973, renaming it Fossil Rim Wildlife Ranch and set about adding to the exotic hoof stock. What had begun as a weekend retreat for Mr. Mantzel became an obsession and he turned Fossil Rim Wildlife Center into a haven for endangered species, instituting a species survival plan and turning Fossil Rim into a paying proposition.
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Earle-Harrison House & Pape Gardens
Built in 1858, the house was moved and restoration began in 1967, opening for tours in 1970. Come take a trip back in time through the tour of home and gardens and see a slice of life that’s only a memory now.
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Mother Neff State Park
Named for Isabella Eleanor (Mother) Neff who donated the six acres of land along the Leon River, it’s the first official state park in Texas. Mother of the former Texas Governor Pat Neff, he created the Mother Neff Memorial Park, the nucleus of the Texas State Park System.
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Parks and Recreation

Hewitt Park Hewitt Park is a great place to enjoy your day off, with a picnic area, a ball diamond, soccer/football field, playground and lots more, so pack up that picnic basket grab your tennis shoes and come join the fun!
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Warren Park Named for Homer Warren, long time resident and community leader, Warren Park brings fun to its grounds with lots of things to do like a picnic area, ball diamond, and covered pavilion! All you have to do is bring your fun!
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Events Calendar

For a list of all the fun happenings going on in Hewitt all year round, visit:
http://www.hewitt-texas.com/events/

To learn more about Hewitt, visit: http://www.cityofhewitt.com/index.aspx