Manor is a city in Travis County, Texas, and a suburb of Austin. It is a fast-growing suburb, established in 1872 and growing continuously since then (it declined slightly during the Great Depression but bounced back). Its first post office, Grassdale, was opened in 1859 but closed in 1860. A second post office, Gregg, opened in 1871 but was renamed after James Manor, the first postmaster, the following year. Manor's early economy relied on agriculture, specifically cotton, cottonseed, and grain, and it has served as a hub for local farmers delivering their livestock and dairy products to market. Today, Manor is known for its commitment to urban parks and outdoor recreation, having many developed parks within its city limits. It was also a filming location for the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape, whose central character always tried to climb Manor's water tower. The tower is now retired but is a central community landmark.