History:
The Missouri, Kansas & Texas (MKT or Katy) was the first railroad to enter Texas from the north after the Civil War. It ran across the Indian nation and into Texas via Denison in 1872. In 1882, a station was established six miles south of Waco.
John Allison Warren bought the township that developed around the rail station from John Blydenburgh for $4,911.64 in 1893. Warren named the township Hewitt, after a director of the Katy Railroad. He named the first street Warren and the second street Johnson (his wife’s maiden name) both of which still maintain these names.
Through the years Hewitt became McLennan County’s second largest municipality. It has still retained its identity as a distinct community even though it is located close to Waco. The Warrens, Earles, Chapmans, Attaways, Trices and other old timers, both living and dead, have welcomed the newcomers and rejoiced in the newfound life and activity in Hewitt.