During the Civil War, Hill County served as a supply center and sent into service one infantry company and three cavalry companies. Flour, shoes, saddles, and machinery were made there, and the county commissioners court equipped and clothed troops. It also furnished medicine, cotton, wool, meat, corn, and salt to soldiers' families. The court raised funds by issuing bonds and script and by assessing a tax of 75¢ per $100 taxable property to aid soldiers' dependents and 15¢ for military purposes.