Center City, Texas
Center City is an unincorporated community in Mills County, located in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 15 in 2003.
History
William Jenkins, David Morris, and their families settled here in 1864. It was originally named Hughes Store when W.C. Hughes and his wife built a store here in the 1870s. There is also a cemetery in the community.
The Geoff Mack song I've Been Everywhere has a Texas version that mentions Center City in its fourth verse.
Geography
Center City is located on U.S. Highway 84 north of Bennett Creek, 8 mi (13 km) east of Goldthwaite in eastern Mills County.
Education
Center City had its own school in 1874 with classes also being held under the old oak tree. Today, the community is served by the Star Independent School District.
Notable person
- Harvey Miles, final mayor of Renner, was born in Center City.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Center City, Texas
- ^ "Center City, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Texas Music - Songs". Brianburnsmusic.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ Hazlewood, Claudia. "Center City, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Funeral Program. Allen Funeral Home, Wylie, TX, July 19, 2012
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