Mount Sharp
Mount Sharp, on Onion Creek twenty miles northwest of San Marcos in western Hays County, was founded shortly after the Civil War by the L. S. Jennings family. Originally a part of Yell Settlement, it opened a separate post office in 1905 that apparently remained open until after World War II. Although no population figures have ever been recorded for the community, thirteen livestock breeders were reported as operating in the Mount Sharp area in 1914. The community is named after the nearby Mount Sharp.
Daniel P. Greene | © 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.
Adopted by:
Dodie Juarez Scott
Until: March 1st, 2026
Belongs to
Mount Sharp is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Mount Sharp is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 30.10048680Longitude: -98.20751330
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No