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Elgin, Texas

Elgin was established in 1871 and originally named Glasscock. On August 18, 1872 it was renamed Elgin after a railroad executive Robert Morris Elgin. Population is about 8600.
Elgin City Hall 1
Elgin City Hall 1
City Hall 2
City Hall 2
City Hall 3
City Hall 3
The City Hall Building Historical  Plaque
The City Hall Building Historical Plaque
Elgin's main drag
Elgin's main drag
A local market
A local market
Two Main Street businesses
Two Main Street businesses
The local newspaper-since 1890
The local newspaper-since 1890
Every small town should have a barbershop and shoe cobbler, preferably right next door to each other.
Every small town should have a barbershop and shoe cobbler, preferably right next door to each other.
One of the local car repair garages
One of the local car repair garages
Done by a local artist?
Done by a local artist?
Zip Code 78621
Zip Code 78621
The reason the town exists, the railroad, and you can go East-West or North-South
The reason the town exists, the railroad, and you can go East-West or North-South
We are at a crossroads. Let's hope the signal lights are working correctly
We are at a crossroads. Let's hope the signal lights are working correctly
Every town needs a good saloon
Every town needs a good saloon
An Elgin ghost wall
An Elgin "ghost" wall
As is the custom in most Texas towns, the name of the local school nickname is painted on the water tower.
As is the custom in most Texas towns, the name of the local school nickname is painted on the water tower.
Elgin recycles
Elgin recycles
Th former Elgin Grain and Feed Co building
Th former Elgin Grain and Feed Co building
Elgin Police Station. No word on the attached shop.
Elgin Police Station. No word on the attached shop.
Get your Dry Goods here.
Get your Dry Goods here.