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History in
a Pecan Shell
Sandy suffered frequent attacks by Indians, but the land was nonetheless
settled and the townfolk were granted a post office in 1872.
Sandy became the consolidated school for the neighboring communities
of Hickory, Spring Creek and
White Oak, but like larger fish eat the smaller - the Johnson
City school "ate" the one at Sandy.
Sandy's population never went over 30 according to the Handbook
of Texas. |
Post Office in
Sandy
TE photo, 2001 |
A Visit to
Sandy, Texas
Photographer's
Note:
Sandy Texas is located at the intersection of FM 1323 & FM 1320 in
Blanco County
and about 8 Miles NW of Johnson
City. The old store at the intersection is about the only visible
evidence remaining of Sandy TX. Most of the few residences are off
the road and very scattered. The old secluded cemetery is located
a couple miles south and a short drive off of FM 1320. - William
Beauchamp, June, 2009 |
Cactus in Sandy,
Texas
TE photo, 2001 |
Blanco
County 1940s map showing Sandy
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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