Norman's Crossing, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Norman's Crossing, Texas
Unincorporated community
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(s)	512

Norman's Crossing is a small farming community in Williamson County, Texas, United States. It is sometimes called just "Norman". This quiet area is not a big city but an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government.

The community was started by a pioneer named Daniel Kimbro in 1846. Norman's Crossing is located near Brushy Creek, between the towns of Hutto and Rice's Crossing. You can find it close to where FM 1660 and FM 3349 meet. It's about 25 miles northeast of Austin, a much larger city.

The Story of Norman's Crossing

How the Community Got Its Name

Norman's Crossing was not always known by its current name. When it was first settled, the community was called Avery. Later, it was renamed Norman's Crossing. This new name honored M. B. Norman, who lived from 1856 to 1921. He was originally from Alabama and owned a farm in the area.

Mr. Norman also helped run a "cotton gin" there. A cotton gin is a machine that quickly separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This was a very important machine for farmers in the past.

Early Life in the Community

In the early 1900s, Norman's Crossing was a busy little place. It had several important buildings that served the people living there. There was a church where people could gather, and a school for children to learn. The community also had a store where families could buy supplies.

For those who needed repairs, there was a garage shop and a machine shop. These places helped keep the farms and vehicles running smoothly. Even today, some of the families living in the area are descendants of Daniel Kimbro and M. B. Norman.