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NEW CORN HILL,
TEXAS
Texas Ghost
Town
Williamson County, Hill Country
FM 1105
Less that a mile N of Theon
About 2 miles as the crow flies from (Old)
Corn Hill
NE of Georgetown and Austin
Population: Unk
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The Holy Trinity Catholic Church, circa 1913
Photo Courtesy Bob Crain, 2-04 |
History
in a Pecan Shell
The Handbook of Texas doesn't show a listing for New Corn Hill
- but its presence can't be ignored.
The twin steeples of the church are visible from the cemetery of (Old)
Corn Hill, although there is no direct road connecting the two.
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New
Corn Hill Cemetery
TE photo, 9-04 |
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A
distant view of the The Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Corn Hill
TE photo, 9-04 |
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Road
sign proves the existence of New Corn Hill
TE photo, 9-04 |
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High mileage offering
TE photo, 9-04 |
Many towns that split into "Old" and New," did so upon arrival of
the railroad, but in this case (Old) Corn Hill was mostly absorbed
into Jarrell, Texas. Evidently enough
of the Corn Hill population wanted to retain the name and moved eastward.
Any information provided by readers would be appreciated.
Photographer's Note: The Church in New Corn Hill is one of
my favorite churches in Texas... New Corn Hill is just north of Georgetown
east of IH 35.. Great site ...keep up the good work.. - Bob Crain
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