D'Hanis, Texas

D'Hanis (/dəˈhɛnɪs/) is a census-designated place in central Medina County, Texas, United States. The population was 548, as of 2000. It was primarily settled in the 1800s by German emigrants.

D'Hanis
Census-designated place
Historic district in D'Hanis
Nickname: 
New D'Hanis
D'Hanis
Coordinates: 29°19′50″N 99°16′47″W
CountryUnited States of America
StateTexas
CountyMedina County
Founded byCount von D'Hanis
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total548
Time zoneUTC-6:00 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5:00 (CDT)

D'Hanis is located at the intersections of U.S. Route 90, Farm to Market Road 1796 and Farm to Market Road 2200 on Seco Creek. The community is sometimes called New D'Hanis to distinguish it from the site of old D'Hanis one mile to the east.

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