Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas

For the community in Wharton County, see Sand Ridge, Wharton County, Texas.
Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas
Ghost town
Sand Ridge is located in Texas
Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge is located in the United States
Sand Ridge
Sand Ridge
Coordinates: 31°06′27″N 95°41′06″W / 31.10750°N 95.68500°W / 31.10750; -95.68500
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHouston
Elevation
164 ft (50 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code936
GNIS feature ID1380490[1]

Sand Ridge is a ghost town in Houston County, Texas, United States.[1]

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.[2]

Geography

The community was located on Texas State Highway 21, approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Crockett in southwestern Houston County.[2]

Education

Sand Ridge had its own school in the mid-1930s.[2] Any residents who live there are within the Lovelady ISD.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas
  2. ^ a b c Sand Ridge, TX (Houston County) from the Handbook of Texas Online


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