Elam

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Elam was on the Elam grant eight miles southeast of Dallas in southeastern Dallas County. It was established by Jesse Elam in the early 1880s on the Texas Trunk line, which was constructed through the area in 1881. In 1884 the settlement secured a post office and became known as Elam Station. By 1890 it had a general store and a population of twenty-five. In 1899 the name was changed to Elam, and in 1904 the post office was discontinued. In 1933 Elam had six businesses and a population of fifty. From 1939 to 1963 the population was 150. After 1963 the community was no longer listed.

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Elam is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Elam is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • [-Station]

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No