Sandy Hills, Texas

Sandy Hills, Texas

Sandy Hills was a small historic Texas settlement which was located in western Wilson County, Texas five miles west of La Vernia, Texas at the intersection of county roads 321 and 361.

History

The community of Sandy Hills, Texas was a small settlement in Northwestern Wilson County, Texas. All that remains of the settlement is a small brick school house located at the intersection of county roads 361 and 357. Some of the earliest settlers in Sandy Hills were Captain Joseph Dornstin, and Charles Rowley, the father of the local outlaw Bob Rowley.

References


* “Highwayman of Sandy Hills” By Allen and Regina Kosub, Wilson County News, March 19, 2008, P68.
* “Wilson County Centennial 1860-1960" By the Wilson county library, Centennial program handed out at The 100yr centennial celebration

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