Mertens is a town in Hill County, Texas, United States. It is located along State Highway 22. The population was 144 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Mertens is located in eastern Hill County in Central Texas. The eastern border of the town in part is the Navarro County line. Via Highway 22, Hillsboro (the Hill county seat) is to the west and Corsicana is to the east.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Mertens has a total area of , of which , or 0.18%, are water.
Historical development
The first settlers arrived at this location in the late 1880s. During this time, the St. Louis Southwestern Railway was constructed through the area on its way from Corsicana to Hillsboro. The town's name originated from the engineer's wife of the first train that traveled though. In 1888, the post office opened, and within four years a bank was established, with the population just above 75 residents. The International–Great Northern Railroad reached the community on its way from Italy to Malone during this time, creating a crossroads with the railways. The town became incorporated in 1914, with electric power reaching the city the year after.<br>2020 Census
As of the census