Gentry's Mill, Texas
Gentry's Mill is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 17 in 2000.
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| Coordinates: 31.7920961°N 98.2255931°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378348[1] |
History
Gentry's Mill was named for Frederick Browder Gentry. He settled in this area in 1875 on Waring Creek and owned a wheat and corn mill. S.C. Terry then built a gin. A post office was established at Gentry's Mill in 1876 and remained in operation until 1895. Its population was 75 in 1884. The 1983 county highway map showed a church, cemetery, and community center in the community. Its population was 17 in 2000.[2]
Geography
Gentry's Mill is located 8 mi (13 km) northwest of Hamilton in north-central Hamilton County.[2]
Education
Gentry's Mill had a school until 1950.[2] Today the community is served by the Hamilton Independent School District.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gentry's Mill, Texas
- Hunt, William R. "Gentry's Mill, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 21, 2022.