Site of New Kentucky
Established before 1831. A thriving town until its trade was captured by the present city of Houston, established 30 miles away in 1836. Abandoned about 1840.
30.0793° N, 95.7604° W
Where to Find It
New Kentucky Park off FM 2920, just east of Roberts Cemetery Rd., about 8 mi. west of Tomball
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Abraham Roberts Homesite Tomball
- 0.3 mi W Roberts Cemetery Hockley
- 1.4 mi SE Kleb Family House Tomball
- 2.9 mi W Samuel McCarley Homesite Houston
- 3.2 mi E Rose Hill Methodist Church Building Tomball
- 3.2 mi E Rose Hill United Methodist Church Tomball