Hayhurst
Hayhurst was a farming community near what is now Van Alstyne in south central Grayson County. The settlement formed in the mid-1840s, when a number of families chose the site because of its promise as a productive farming area. Among this group was the town's namesake, Joseph Warner Hayhurst. As Van Alstyne developed, the community of Hayhurst declined. It was not named on the 1947 county highway map.
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David Minor | © 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.
- Adoption Status:
- This place has been adopted and will not be available until February 5, 2025
- Adopted by:
- Pamela Kay Zeidler (Hayhurst)
- Dedication Message:
- In loving memory of Francis Hayhurst
Belongs to
Hayhurst is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Hayhurst is classified as a Town
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No