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History in a Pecan
Shell
Originally named Los Olmos or “The Elms,” the
community was situated just north of the creek of the same name. The change of
name became official in 1917. Olmos’ history begins just after the Civil War when
partners Hank and Joe Sullivan started a ranch here. They were soon joined by
two English sisters who started a sheep ranch with 1,000 head.
The San
Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway built through Bee County in 1888, passing eight
miles east of Los Olmos. A Catholic church was built that same year and a school
shortly thereafter. Early population figures are not known, but the 1940 census
figures gave a population of 70. The Olmos school merged with others in the Skidmore-Tynan
District and the Olmos school became a community center. The one remaining store
closed in the 1970s and today only the community center remains in use.
Photographer's
Note:
Here are a couple of pic's of what's left of the farming community
of Olmos just south of Beeville, TX. There are still scattered farm & ranch residences
but that's about all that's left. I believe the now abandoned community center
was once a school nearby and the brush has just about taken over the old gas station.
...In 1915 Olmos had a Cotton Gin, a Store, a School, and a population of 50.
- Will
Beauchamp,
November 07, 2008
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