Sand Ridge, Houston County, Texas


Sand Ridge is a ghost town in Houston County, Texas, United States.

History

When Sand Ridge was settled is unknown, but it is believed to have been before 1900. In the mid-1930s, Sand Ridge had several scattered houses and several businesses. These details remained the same in the mid-1960s, though many residents left after World War II. By 1990, it became a dispersed community.

Geography

The community was located on Texas State Highway 21, about southwest of Crockett in southwestern Houston County.

Education

Sand Ridge had its own school in the mid-1930s. Any residents who live there now are within the Lovelady ISD.