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To Vote for Hill County: Click Here Hill County, Texas was formed from Navarro County and came into her own 14 May 1853. Dr. George Washinton Hill was the secretary of war and secretary of the navy in Sam Houston's cabinet for whom the county is named. After the annexation, Hill resumed the practice of medicine in Navarro County.
Dr. George Washington Hill
FUN ......FACTS
Did you know that Abbott, Texas is the home of Willie Nelson? The T. B. Pharmacy is the oldest pharmacy in Hill County. Hubbard is the home of illustrator/painter Mark English. Ghost sightings have been recorded all over the county but the most noted are at Ash Creek, Cottonbell Lake Dam, and at a Mount Calm Burial ground. Did you know there is a USGenWeb for kids? Check it out here
Hill County Menu
Underwood Family
Richland Cemetery - pictures of some of the tombstones included - special thanks goes to Lana Davis who contributed photos and keeps this cemetery updated.
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Hill County Found & Donate Photos
Charles Patterson Photo
Civil War
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Links to County and State Sources
Hill County Crossroads
Hill County Crossroads Genealogical Society Great site - with links to Hill Co. Deeds 1855-1875; Obituary Index; Maddox Grocery Store and Osceola Gin; History of Old Lebanon Church and Cemetery; Abandoned Cemeteries and Funeral Directors & lots more. They can help you locate family information since they live in the county. I live in East Texas and do not get to Hillsboro very often.
Hill & Neighboring Counties Bosque Ellis Johnson Limestone McLennan Navarro
These awards were won by Patsy Vinson
