Region: Piney Woods
Originally a stop on the Old San Antonio Road, the town is a tomato-growing
center. Its name is the Spanish word for "high." It is the highest point between
the Angelina and Neches rivers.
The grave of Helena Kimble Dill, believed by many to be the mother of the
first Anglo child born in Texas (1804) is here. (Jane Long, of Galveston, also
is credited as mother of Texas' first Anglo child in 1821.) Contact chamber of
commerce or park superintendent of Caddo Mounds
State Historic Site for information about other sites of
interest.
Nearby Cities: Joinerville, Carthage, Tatum, Weches, Eden, Grapeland, more...