Hix, Texas

Hix is an unincorporated community in Burleson County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 35 in 2000. It is located within the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.

Hix, Texas
Unincorporated community
Hix is located in Texas
Hix
Hix
Hix is located in the United States
Hix
Hix
Coordinates: 30°41′53″N 96°39′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBurleson
Elevation
400 ft (100 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code979
GNIS feature ID1379938[1]

History

Hix was first settled by Benjamin Porter, Merifield Phegley, and their families in 1847. Its original name was Fraim for the Fraim family, who also settled in the area. Macedonia Baptist Church was established here in 1852 and is the third-oldest church in the county. A post office was established there in 1871 and remained in operation until 1874. A Masonic lodge was built here in 1872 until it was disbanded in 1886. Another post office was established at Hix in 1894 and remained in operation until 1909, after which mail was sent to the community from Gause. Also in 1894, Hix had a cotton gin, a blacksmith shop, and a grocery store. Its population was 35 from 1968 through 2000 with no businesses.[2]

Geography

Hix is located on Farm to Market Road 2000 on the west bank of the Brazos River, 11 mi (18 km) northeast of Caldwell in far-northeastern Burleson County.[2]

Education

Hix had its own school in the late-1800s.[2] The community is served by the Caldwell Independent School District.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hix, Texas
  2. Jackson, Charles Christopher. "Hix, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 7, 2022.


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