Sand Hill
Sand Hill, a farming community seven miles northeast of Gilmer on Farm Road 555 in northeastern Upshur County, was established around 1898 by W. A. Bland, who named the community for the deep sand beds in the area. A school began operating there after 1900, and by the mid-1930s Sand Hill had a school, a church, a cemetery, and a number of houses. After World War II its school was consolidated with the East Mountain school district, and by the mid-1960s all that remained of the community was two churches, a cemetery, and a few widely scattered houses. In 1990 Sand Hill was a dispersed rural community. The population reached seventy-five in 2000.
Christopher Long | © 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 26, 2027
- Adopted by:
- The Stargell Family
- Dedication Message:
- In memory of Willie & Mavis Stargell
Belongs to
Sand Hill is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Sand Hill is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 32.77180210Longitude: -94.84048990
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Sand Hill by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 2009 | Local Officials |