Snow Hill, Texas facts for kids
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Snow Hill, Texas
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 Snow Hill, Texas
Location in Texas
Snow Hill, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034660 |
Snow Hill is a small, quiet community located in Collin County, Texas. It's a place where people live without a formal city government, often called an "unincorporated community." In 2000, only about 20 people lived there. Snow Hill is part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which is a big group of cities and towns in Texas.
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The Story of Snow Hill
The name "Snow Hill" might have come from a time when early explorers or surveyors saw a ridge covered in snow. For many years, the community had its own church, which was an important place for local people. From 1940 to 2000, the number of people living in Snow Hill stayed around 20.
Where is Snow Hill Located?
Snow Hill is found in the northeastern part of Collin County, Texas. It sits on a high point between two creeks, Pilot Creek and Indian Creek. The community is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of McKinney, Texas, and is close to Texas State Highway 78.
Learning in Snow Hill
Snow Hill once had its very own school building. Today, students from the community attend schools that are part of the Blue Ridge Independent School District.
Famous Faces from Snow Hill
- David B. McCall, who used to be the mayor of Plano, Texas, was born in Snow Hill. A mayor is a leader who helps run a city.
