1881-Hillsborough becomes incorporated and the railroad arrives. 1888-Post Office changes the spelling of the town to Hillsboro. 1890-Population reaches 2,000. 1903-Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway begins serving the town. 1909-New city hall, fire and police station are constructed. 1915-Hillsboro receives its first charter. 1923-Hillsboro Junior College established. 1936-Six manufacturers supplement area’s primary occupation: agriculture, mainly cotton. 1962-Hillsboro becomes a home-rule city with a council-manager form of government. 1970-Hillsboro has 210 businesses and 21 industries. 1990-Population reaches 7,072. 2000-Population reaches 8,232.
For more information on the history of Hillsboro and surrounding communities visit the Handbook of Texas Online.