Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas

Summary

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

Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas
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]

History edit

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 edit

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

Education edit

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

References edit

  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