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First settlers moved into region in early 1880s. Community was named for Loma Alta/Hills. School, built 1896, moved several times in area until consolidation, 1943. Post office, established Jan. 3, 1910, was discontinued April 15, 1921. School and post office served large area of this ranching country. (1973)
Loma Alta is a historical marker in Tilden, McMullen County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in McMullen County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 22 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.1221, -98.5152 near Tilden. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stringfield Massacre (historical marker), about 5.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Covey, Louisa Renshaw, McMullen College, Old, and McMullen County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5311003111. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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