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Hillsboro is a city in Hill County, Texas, United States. The population was 9,000 in the 2005 census. It is the county seat of Hill County.

Hillsboro, located on Interstate 35 where I-35E and I-35W meet south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is the primary center for trade and commerce in Hill County. It is located almost midway between the Metroplex and Waco, and is the gateway to the popular Lake Whitney. There are many antique stores located downtown, and a popular outlet mall is located along the Interstate, surrounded by numerous hotels and motels. In addition, Hillsboro has 3 historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast homes: 1895 Tarlton House and Countess Rose of 1910 are downtown, and The Windmill, also built in 1910, is in a country setting 6 miles west toward Lake Whitney.

The city is known for its abundance of restored Victorian homes and its historic county courthouse, which on January 1, 1993 was heavily damaged by an electrical fire. It was rebuilt, courtesy of donations from around the world and two concerts sponsored by Hill County native Willie Nelson. The restored courthouse won the Downtown Association's 1999 award for "Best Restoration"; the 1993 fire sparked an interest in restoring Texas's historic courthouses. The city is also nicknamed the "Laguna Beach, California" of Texas. Its unique art festivals, culturally significant activities and varieties of different people evidence this unique trait. It is widely known for being 8 miles from Willie Nelson's hometown, Abbott.

The opportunity for higher education is provided by Hill College, a comprehensive community college, located on the east side of I-35.

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