Ellinger, Texas

Ellinger, Texas

Ellinger is an unincorporated rural community in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It is located on State Highway 71, 12 miles east of La Grange and 2 miles from the Fayette and Colorado County line.

Historical development

The post office was established in 1877, and within a year the population had risen to an approximate 100 residents. Production of cotton carried the local economy in the early 1900s, with the focus shifting to ranching and grains by mid century. As of 1990, about 200 people resided in the town.

External links

* [http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/EE/hle12.html Ellinger, Texas] from the Handbook of Texas Online
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