Norman's Crossing (sometimes shortened to just "Norman") is an unincorporated farming community in Williamson County, Texas, United States, founded by Daniel Kimbro[1] (1808-1852) in 1846. The community is located on Brushy Creek between Hutto and Rice's Crossing, near the intersection of FM 1660 and FM 3349, approximately 25 miles northeast of Austin.
Norman's Crossing, Texas | |
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  Norman's Crossing Location in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 30°29′42″N 97°30′10″W / 30.4950°N 97.5029°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| Established | 1846 |
| Founded by | Daniel Kimbro |
| Named for | Martin Bynum Norman, originally for Willis Avery |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76574 |
| Area code | 512 |
History
editOriginally named Avery, it was later known as Norman's Crossing, after M. B. Norman (1856-1921), an Alabama native, who owned a farm and co-operated a cotton gin there.[2] In the early 1900s, the town had a church, school, store, a garage shop, and a machine shop.[1] Descendants of Kimbro and Norman still live in the area today.
See also
editList of unincorporated communities in Texas
Rice's Crossing
Brushy Creek
References
edit- ^ a b "Norman's Crossing". TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKERS. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Texas State Historical Association, (TSHA). "History of Norman". Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
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