Marker Inscription
After Houston & Texas Central Railroad built through this area in 1871, town was platted (1872) and named for Robert M. Elgin (1825-1913), H. & T. C. land commissioner. Brick and tile, for which Elgin is widely known, have been chief products here since 1882 when Thomas O'Connor (1846-1937) made hand-molded, sun-dried brick. Other manufacturing and agricultural products bolster the economy. Settlers of six ethnic origins have made the city a center of cultural richness, with good homes, churches and schools. (1972)
About this site
City of Elgin Centennial, 1872-1972 is a historical marker in Elgin, Bastrop County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Bastrop County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.3551, -97.3787 near Elgin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Elgin Mexican Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Elgin Cemetery, Elgin Methodist Church, and First Presbyterian Church of Elgin.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5021009179. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
