Elbert
Elbert, on State Highway 79 and Farm Road 1711 in eastern Throckmorton County, was established in the late nineteenth century to serve the needs of ranchers headquartered to the north on the Brazos River. By 1904 Elbert had a post office, and by 1915 it had thirty residents and a gin operated by W. F. Parsley. From 1940 until 1990 Elbert reported a population of 150. In 2000 the population was fifty-six.
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Belongs to
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Elbert is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 33.26621520Longitude: -98.99395900
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Elbert by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Elbert
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 21 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 30 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 56 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |