Hillcrest
Hillcrest is on State Highway 71 five miles northwest of Columbus in northwestern Colorado County. According to some sources, it was named for the low hill in its vicinity. Hillcrest had three businesses, a church, two schools, a cemetery, and scattered dwellings in 1940. In 1970 the community was the site of a gas station, a store, a motel, and a few residences. Between 1988 and 2000 the population of Hillcrest was estimated at twenty-five.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Hillcrest is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 29.74884360
- Longitude
- -96.60108400
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Hillcrest by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 2009 | Local Officials |