Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas | |
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  Sand Ridge  Sand Ridge | |
| Coordinates: 31°06′27″N 95°41′06″W / 31.10750°N 95.68500°W | |
| 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[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
Municipalities and communities of Houston County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Houston County map | |
| Unincorporated communities |
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| Ghost towns |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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