Chalk Hill is an unincorporated community in Rusk County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas,[citation needed] the community had a population of 200 in 2000. It is located within the Longview, Texas metropolitan area.

Chalk Hill, Texas
Chalk Hill is located in Texas
Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill is located in the United States
Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill
Coordinates: 32°21′11″N 94°39′04″W / 32.35306°N 94.65111°W / 32.35306; -94.65111
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyRusk
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)430, 903
GNIS feature ID1379527[1]

History

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The area in what is known as Chalk Hill today was first settled around 1875. Its population was 200 in 2000.[2]

Geography

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Chalk Hill is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1716, 2164 and 2166, 15 mi (24 km) northeast of Henderson, 8 mi (13 km) south of Longview, and 6 mi (9.7 km) northwest of Tatum in northeastern Rusk County.[3]

Education

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Today, the community is served by the Tatum Independent School District.

Media

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chalk Hill, Texas
  2. ^ Biesele, Megan. "Chalk Hill, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Chalk Hill, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2023.