Elton
Elton is on State Highway 70 some five miles north of Dickens in north central Dickens County. Among its early settlers was L. W. Stark, who came to the area in 1895. Large ranches dominated much of the surrounding land. A post office was granted to the community in 1925, with Lula Yantis as postmistress; the office was named for Elton Purcell, a local schoolteacher. In 1948 the community reported a store, a post office, and a population of fifty. Its post office lasted until 1954, when service was moved to Afton. The 1983 county highway map still indicated Elton, though it showed no businesses at the site. In 2000 the population was one.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Charles G. Davis | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Elton is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Midway)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 33.70452780
- Longitude
- -100.84152270
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Elton by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2009 | Local Officials |