Place:Hico, Hamilton, Texas, United States

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NameHico
TypeCity
Coordinates31.984°N 98.031°W
Located inHamilton, Texas, United States
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Hico is a small city located in Hamilton County in central Texas, United States.

Named for its founder's hometown of Hico in southwestern Kentucky, Hico's original location was on Honey Creek. When the Texas Central line (part of the historic Katy Railroad) was built nearby, the citizens moved to the rail line. Hico was incorporated in 1883 and became the Hamilton County shipping center. Over the years, it became a cattle and cotton market. Today, ranching and tourism dominate the local economy.

In 1903, Kentucky-based evangelist Mordecai Ham held the first of his 75 Texas revival meetings in Hico. There were 150 professions of faith in Jesus Christ.

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