Hartman, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hartman, Texas
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 Hartman, Texas
Location in Texas
Hartman, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379902 |
Hartman is a ghost town located in Bowie County, Texas, in the United States. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left. This leaves behind empty buildings and a quiet history.
A Look Back: Hartman's History
Hartman had a very short life as a town. In the 1930s, it was a small community. The town had a church where people gathered. It also had a sawmill. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. This lumber was likely used for building homes. By 1984, Hartman had completely disappeared. It became a true ghost town.
Where Was Hartman Located?
Hartman was found in Bowie County, Texas. It was located on Farm to Market Road 2148. This road is a type of highway in Texas. The town was about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) west-southwest of Texarkana. Texarkana is a larger city nearby. Hartman was also close to the St. Louis Southwestern Railway.
Learning in Hartman
In the 1930s, Hartman had its very own school. Kids living in the town could go to school right there. Today, the area where Hartman once stood is part of a different school district. It is now within the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District.
