Sharp is an

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located in Milam County,

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, United States. According to the

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, the community had a population of 75 in 2000.

Geography

Sharp is located on

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, southwest of

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, east of Davilla, and northwest of Rockdale in western Milam County.

Education

In 1931, Sharp was the founding member of a school district along with Lilac,

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, and Oakville. They later joined the

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in 1960.

References

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