Indian Creek, Texas
History
Indian Creek was named for its position along the banks of Indian Creek. In 1876 the local general store was repurposed as a post office, and by 1879 the community had two stores, a cotton gin, and a blacksmith shop. By 1945, there were two businesses and a church.
| Year | 1945 | 1988 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60 | 28 |
Geography
Indian Creek is located on Farm to Market Road 586, 10 mi (16 km) south of Brownwood in southern Brown County.
Education
In 1876, Indian Creek's first school was built. It continued to operate in 1945. Indian Creek joined the Brookesmith Independent School District in 1948-49. It continues to be served by Brookesmith ISD today.
Howard Payne University was started in Indian Creek in 1889, but later relocated to Brownwood.
Notable person
- Katherine Anne Porter, writer and political activist
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Indian Creek, Texas
- ^ Hunt, William R. (December 5, 2022). "Indian Creek, TX (Brown County)". tshaonline.org.
- ^ "Indian Creek, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "History". Howard Payne University. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
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