Silver City is an unincorporated community located in Milam County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000.
History
At one time in Silver City's history, Tom Hamilton's store's porch housed the lone telephone in the community. A caller who wanted to pay for it put fifteen cents in a box next to the phone. From 1988 to 2000, Silver City had a population of 25.[2]
Geography
Silver City is located on Farm to Market Road 485, 4 mi (6.4 km) northeast of Cameron in north-central Milam County.[2]
Education
Silver City is served by the Cameron Independent School District.
References
Municipalities and communities of Milam County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |