Hargill, Texas facts for kids
Hargill is a small community located in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. As of 2010, about 877 people lived there.
Hargill is part of a larger area called the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission.
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Where is Hargill?
Hargill is located in Hidalgo County, in the southern part of Texas. You can find it where two roads, Farm Road 490 and Farm Road 493, meet. It's about 24 miles (39 km) northeast of the city of McAllen. 26°26′33″N 98°00′50″W / 26.44250°N 98.01389°W
A Look Back: Hargill's History
The story of Hargill began in the early 1900s. A large area of land, including where Hargill is now, was owned by a company called the Missouri Texas Land and Irrigation Company.
In 1916, two smart businessmen, William Apsey Harding and Samuel Lamar Gill, decided to work together. They formed a company called the Harding-Gill Company. Their goal was to develop and improve this land. The name "Hargill" comes from combining parts of their last names: Harding and Gill.
Over time, the community grew.
- In 1920, a school was built, which was very important for the children living there.
- A post office opened in 1924, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
- A railroad station was set up in 1926, which helped with travel and moving goods.
By 1930, Hargill had about 400 residents, along with several stores and three churches. The number of people living in Hargill continued to grow, reaching about 450 by the late 1940s. While the population dropped to around 100 in the mid-1960s, it started to grow again later in the 20th century. By 1990, more than 1,300 people lived in Hargill, and the population stayed around that level in 2000.
Learning in Hargill
Public schools in Hargill are part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD).
- Younger students attend Hargill Elementary School (for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade), which is located right in Hargill.
- Middle school students (grades 6-8) go to Brewster K-8.
- High school students (grades 9-12) attend Edinburg North High School.
There are also special magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District that students in the area can attend.
For students interested in college, all of Hidalgo County is served by South Texas College.
Notable Person
- Gloria E. Anzaldúa – She was a famous writer and poet from the area.
See also
In Spanish: Hargill (Texas) para niños
