D'Hanis, Texas facts for kids
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D'Hanis
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Census-designated place
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Historic district in D'Hanis
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New D'Hanis
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Location in Texas
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina County |
| Founded by | Count von D'Hanis |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 548 |
| Time zone | UTC-6:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5:00 (CDT) |
D'Hanis is a small community in central Medina County, Texas, United States. In 2000, about 548 people lived there. It was mostly settled in the 1800s by people who moved from Germany.
D'Hanis is located where several roads meet: U.S. Route 90, Farm to Market Road 1796, and Farm to Market Road 2200. It is also near Seco Creek. Sometimes, people call this place "New D'Hanis" to tell it apart from the original D'Hanis, which is about a mile to the east.
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History of D'Hanis
D'Hanis gets its name from Count von D'Hanis, who started the town around 1845. The first settlers were 29 families from a region called Alsace. This area is now part of France and Germany.
Many of these early residents spoke Alsatian and German. Some Alsatians were ethnic Germans who kept their German culture, language, and traditions alive. D'Hanis was one of several towns founded by a man named Henri Castro.
Geography of D'Hanis
D'Hanis is located about 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean.
Education in D'Hanis
The D'Hanis Independent School District has a school for students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. This school is located close to Highway 90. The school building has been updated and made bigger many times over the years. The newest parts were finished in the fall of 2009.
The current principal for the middle and high school is Joshua King. The person in charge of the whole school district is Brian Thompson. Lauren Busse is the elementary school principal. The school's sports teams have fun mascots: the middle school teams are called the Colts, and the high school teams are the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Students can play many sports, including Basketball, football, baseball, golf, track, and tennis.
Things to See in D'Hanis
If you visit D'Hanis, you can explore some interesting historical sites. The old walls of St. Dominic's Church and its cemetery are still standing. These ruins are part of what used to be the original town of Old D'Hanis, which is now a ghost town. You can find them south of Highway 90.
Another historical spot is the ruins of Fort Lincoln. This old fort is located north of town, along Farm to Market Road 1796.
See also
In Spanish: D'Hanis (Texas) para niños
