Liberty Hill Community

Among the earliest settlers in this area of Houston County were George W. Wilson and his family who came here from Kentucky in 1835. Other early pioneers were John W. Bodenhamer, James and William McLean and William W. Davis. Although a townsite was never platted and a post office was never established, Liberty Hill developed into a rural community. In the late 1880s area settlers organized a school, which was also used for worship services, east of the present church building. The old schoolhouse bell remains in use. Both Baptist and Methodist congregations were organized, and several general stores were in operation at various times. Liberty Hill School was closed in the 1930s. Area children attended classes in Glover and were later transferred to Grapeland. Following the end of World War II, the Community's population began to decline as people moved from rural areas to cities. The first of what would become an annual homecoming celebration was held in June of 1946. A community center, erected in the 1960s, continues to serve the people of the Liberty Hill area. Liberty Hill Community is representative of Houston County's early rural heritage.

Liberty Hill Community is a historical marker in Houston County, Texas, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.5620, -95.2945. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bodenhamer Graves (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wall Liberty Hill, John Sheridan Grave, and Bobbitt Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225009466. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.