Denhawken, Texas
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| Coordinates: 29°10′31″N 97°55′09″W / 29.17528°N 97.91917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wilson County |
Denhawken is an unincorporated community located on the junction of State Highway 119 and Farm Road 1347, in eastern Wilson County, Texas, United States.[1]
History
Denhawken was established by German farmers moving from Fayette and Austin during the mid-1890s. The San Antonio and Gulf Railroad was built through the community 1898. Amenities such as stores and mills were available in the mid-1930s. By the 1980s, Denhawken had 2 stores and a church called the St. John's Lutheran Church.[2]
The population of the community was 75 in 1947, and decreased to 46 in the late 20th century.[3]
A community cemetery called The Denhawken Cemetery, formerly known as the Mesquite Praire Cemetery, sits on the eastern part of the settlement.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Denhawken". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "St. John 's Lutheran Church, Denhawken (Stockdale), Texas - Active ELCA Congregations Collection | ELCA Region 4 - South Archives". swtsynod.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Denhawken, Texas: A Historical Overview of the Community". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "Denhawken, Texas, Wilson County". www.texasescapes.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ^ "Details for Denhawken Cemetery — Atlas Number 7493002705".