For the community in Wharton County, see Sand Ridge, Wharton County, Texas. Ghost town in Texas, United States
| Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas | |
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| Ghost town | |
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| Coordinates: 31°06′27″N 95°41′06″W / 31.10750°N 95.68500°W / 31.10750; -95.68500 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380490 |
Sand Ridge is a ghost town in Houston County, Texas, United States.
History
It is unknown when it was settled, but it is believed it was before 1900. In the mid-1930s, Sand Ridge had several scattered houses and several businesses. These details remained the same in the mid-1960s, even though many residents left after World War II. By 1990, it became a dispersed community.
Geography
The community was located on Texas State Highway 21, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Crockett in southwestern Houston County.
Education
Sand Ridge had its own school in the mid-1930s. Any residents who live there are within the Lovelady ISD.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas
- ^ Sand Ridge, TX (Houston County) from the Handbook of Texas Online
| Municipalities and communities of Houston County, Texas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Crockett | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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