Elbert, Texas, Throckmorton County. (original) (raw)

History on a Pinhead

Elbert began as a ranching supply community in the late years of the 19th century. Without a railroad, the town never grew to any degree. A post office opened in 1904.

The 1915 population was given as a mere 30 residents, although by 1940 it had reached 150. That number was in use for the next 50 years. After 1990 it declined to just 56 people � the figure given for the 2000 census.

Visits to Elbert

Photographer's Note:
Elbert is on SH 79 about 12 miles northeast of Throckmorton. - Barclay Gibson

L - Elbert Post office, TX 76372
R - Downtown Elbert
Photo courtesy Jack Williams, 2002

Elbert rush hour
Photo courtesy Jack Williams, 2002

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