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ELBERT, TEXAS

Throckmorton County, Texas Panhandle/Central Texas N
Highway 79 and FM 1711
13 miles NE of Throckmorton
About 30 miles NW of Graham
Population 56( 2000) 150 (1990)

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Post office in Elbert
Photo courtesy Jack Williams

History in a Pecan Shell

The town was set up as a supply line to reach ranchers operating north of the Brazos River.

Elbert had a post office by 1904 and by 1915 it had a population of 30 with a cotton gin.

From 1940 until 1990 Elbert reported a population of 150 - a remarkable feat.

Downtown Elbert
Photo courtesy Jack Williams

Elbert rush hour
Photo courtesy Jack Williams

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