Elmaton
Elmaton is at the junction of Farm Road 1095 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, twelve miles southwest of Bay City in western Matagorda County. By 1915 it had its own post office, which was still listed in 1929. In 1934 Elmaton became a stop on the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway, which in 1956 became the Missouri Pacific. In 1936 the community had two businesses, a factory, twenty widely scattered dwellings, and a reported population of 150. From 1939 until 1943 Elmaton had seven businesses and a population of 150. By 1949 it had become part of the Tidehaven Independent School District in Tres Palacios. In 1988 and 1990 an estimated population of 165 was reported in Elmaton, but no businesses were registered. In 2000 the population was 140.
Stephen L. Hardin | © TSHA
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.
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Belongs to
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Elmaton is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 28.88637230Longitude: -96.13996330
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
160