Hinkle's Ferry, Texas Explained

Official Name:Hinkle's Ferry, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Hinkle's Ferry
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Brazoria
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:10
Coordinates:28.9497°N -95.5575°W
Area Code:979
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2034569

Hinkle's Ferry is an unincorporated community in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 35 in 2000. It is located within the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

Geography

Hinkle's Ferry is located near the San Bernard River, 6miles south of Brazoria in southwestern Brazoria County. It was established around an old ferry crossing just north of where Farm to Market Road 310 used to cross the river.[1]

Education

In 1896, Hinkle's Ferry had a school with one teacher and 11 students.[1] Today, the community is served by the Angleton Independent School District. Children in the area attend Rancho Isabella Elementary School, Angleton Junior High School, and Angleton High School in Angleton.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kohrs . Kenneth . Hinkle's Ferry, TX . 2022-09-08 . tshaonline.org.