History · Elbert

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Elbert is a census-designated place (CDP) in Throckmorton County, Texas, United States. On State Highway 79 and Farm Road 1711 in eastern Throckmorton County, Elbert was established in the late 19th century as a ranching supply community to meet the needs of ranchers based to the north along the Brazos River. By 1904, Elbert had a post office, and by 1915, it had 30 residents and a gin operated by W. F. Parsley. From 1940 until 1990, Elbert reported a population of 150. Without a railroad, the town never experienced significant growth. In 2000, the population was 56, and in the 2020 census the population was 29.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 30 to 29 (-3%).

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Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in Elbert is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Elbert has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Throckmorton County Courthouse and Jail in Throckmorton, 12.1 miles away.