Hillje, Texas
Hillje, Texas | ||
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ZIP code 77437 | ||
Area code | 979 | |
GNIS feature ID | 1359277[1] |
Hillje (pronounced "Hill-Gee") is an unincorporated community in Wharton County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 51 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Houston metropolitan area.
History
The community was named for Fred Hillje, who purchased part of a local ranch in 1888. Many of its earliest settlers were of
Geography
Hillje is located at the junction of
Economy
Hillje contains several businesses. Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse is one of the largest businesses in Hillje as well as one of the top employers.
Education
Hillje's first school was opened in 1895. Another school was built in 1926. Both schools had 155 White students, 14 black students, and four teachers. It had one school in 1936.[2]
Public education is provided by the Louise Independent School District. The district's campuses are located in Louise, a few miles west of Hillje on U.S. Highway 59 (US 59).
Notable person
- Hugo Mark Gerbermann, Catholic missionary and bishop.[3]
Gallery
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St. Andrew's Catholic Church
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St. Andrew's Cemetery
Notes
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hillje, Texas
- ^ a b Hillje, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ "Diocese of Huehuetenango". Giga Catholic. Retrieved February 16, 2014.