Goober Hill
Goober Hill is a small farming community on Farm Road 2427 located about eighteen miles southeast of Center in southeastern Shelby County. The settlement may have started by the early 1900s and was named for the peanuts, locally known as "goobers," that were a major crop in the region. During the 1930s Goober Hill, located in Sabine National Forest, consisted of many farms. The nearby school in West Hamilton served local residents. By the late twentieth century Goober Hill still appeared on county highway maps, but no population figures were available in 2000.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Goober Hill is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Goober Hill is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 31.65156460Longitude: -93.93102300
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
30