Spring Hill is an

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in Bowie County,

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, United States. According to the

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, the community had a population of 209 in 2000. It is located within the

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History

In the 1930s, the town reported a

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of ten and two rated businesses. In 1945, it had one business and a population of forty. In 1984, Spring Hill had a

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, two churches, and a

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. In 1990, the population was 209. The population remained the same in 2000.

Geography

Spring Hill is situated along U.S. Highway 259, north of De Kalb in northwestern Bowie County.

Education

Spring Hill had its own school in 1984. Today, the community is served by the DeKalb Independent School District.

References

Unincorporated communities in Bowie County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{BowieCountyTX-geo-stub