Historic cemeteries in
Hill, Texas

Abbott Cemetery Allison Family Cemetery B. Haire Cemetery Bell Springs Cemetery Bethlehem Cemetery Blanton Cemetery Blum Cemetery Brandon Cemetery Burross Cemetery Cesko Narodni Hrbiton Cemetery Copperhead Cemetery Cottonwood Cemetery Covington Cemetery David S Files Cemetery Derden Cemetery Dodson Family Cemetery Edens Family Cemetery Eureka Cemetery Fairview Cemetery Fatima Cemetery Files Valley Cemetery Ft. Graham Cemetery Gassaway Family Cemetery Gehrels Cemetery George Newton Cemetery Goodman-Reese Cemetery Graham-Mason Cemetery H. D. Myers Cemetery Heath Cemetery Hickey Cemetery Hillcrest Garden Of Memory Cemetery Hillsboro City Cemetery Irene Church Of Christ Cemetery Itasca City Cemetery Janus Shields, Son Of Thomas & M. J. Hooker Cemetery Jesse-Chatt Cemetery John Stubblefield Cemetery Josephine Bottoms Cemetery Kate E. Butler Cemetery King-Scott Cemetery Live Oak Cemetery Luke Tipton Cemetery Mary Case & Her Mother Cemetery McLain Cemetery Mesquite Cemetery Mount Calm Area Cemetery Mount Hope Cemetery National Cemetery Neal Bones Cemetery New Lebanon Cemetery New Woodbury Cemetery Oak Grove Cemetery Odom Family Cemetery Offield Springs Cemetery Old Lebanon Cemetery Old Whitney Cemetery Old Woodbury Cemetery Oliver Family Cemetery Penelope Cemetery Peoria Cemetery Phillip Nolan Cemetery Pin Oak Cemetery Pleasant View Cemetery Prairie Dale Cemetery Prairie Grove Cemetery Prairie Valley Cemetery Presbyterian Childrens Home Cemetery Richland Cemetery Ridge Park Cemetery Rienzi Cemetery Rockwall Cemetery Rogers T. Davidson Addition Cemetery Ross Cemetery Rowlan Family Cemetery Salem-Irene Cemetery Salem-Lutheran Cemetery Scofield Family Cemetery Scott's Chapel Cemetery Sevier Cemetery St Joseph's Cemetery Steiner Valley Cemetery Susan Ham Lowrie Rucker Cemetery Tanner Family Cemetery Tobola Cemetery Towash Cemetery Turner Cemetery Unknown Grave Cemetery Valley View Cemetery Vaughan Cemetery Victoria May Cemetery Walling Cemetery Walling Family Cemetery Whitney Memorial Park Cemetery William Liedtke Cemetery Williams Family Cemetery Yates Cemetery Zollicoffer Cemetery
Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.
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Hill County, located in Central Texas, has a rich history that dates back to the early Native American tribes who inhabited the region before European settlement. The area was primarily occupied by the Tonkawa and Comanche tribes, who relied on hunting and gathering for their sustenance. However, the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 16th century marked the beginning of significant changes for Hill County.

In the early 1800s, settlers from the United States began to arrive in Hill County, attracted by the fertile land and opportunities for farming. The Republic of Texas was established in 1836, and Hill County was founded in 1853, named after Dr. George Washington Hill, an early settler and land surveyor. The county seat was initially established in Hillsborough but later moved to Hillsboro.

During the Civil War, Hill County was divided in its loyalties, with some residents supporting the Confederacy and others remaining loyal to the Union. The war took a toll on the area, leading to economic decline and agricultural setbacks. However, with the end of the war and efforts to rebuild, the county gradually recovered.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hill County saw significant growth and development. The arrival of the railroad in the 1880s brought new opportunities for trade and transportation, leading to the establishment of new towns and communities. Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, became a mainstay of the county's economy, with numerous cotton gins and mills scattered throughout the area.

Today, Hill County is a vibrant community with a diverse economy that includes agriculture, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. It boasts a rich cultural heritage, with historic landmarks and sites, museums, and annual events that celebrate its history. From its early Native American roots to its role in the development of Central Texas, Hill County continues to thrive as a testament to the tenacity and perseverance of its residents.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Hill County, Texas.

  • 1853: Hill County established as one of the 36 original counties of Texas.
  • 1854: Hillsboro becomes the county seat.
  • 1860s: Hill County experiences rapid growth due to the cattle industry and the arrival of the railroad.
  • 1873: The Hill County Courthouse, a two-story wooden structure, is completed.
  • 1882: The Courthouse is destroyed by a fire.
  • 1886: Construction of a new courthouse begins.
  • 1890: The current Hill County Courthouse, a magnificent Romanesque Revival architectural style building, is completed.
  • 1900s: Hill County faces numerous challenges, including droughts, the Great Depression, and the decline of the cotton industry.
  • 1940s: Hill County experiences a surge in population and economic growth due to World War II and the establishment of military bases in the region.
  • 1950s-1960s: Construction of Lake Whitney provides recreational opportunities and helps boost the local economy.
  • 2000s: Hill County continues to develop and diversify its economy, focusing on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.