Mount Olive
Mount Olive is six miles from Shiner in Lavaca County. It was settled about 1838 by the Culpepper family. A Baptist church built in 1848 was also used as a school. J. E. Hranitzky established the first store. There were no population figures available in 2000.
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.
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Mount Olive is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 29.39274310
- Longitude
- -97.09998550
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
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Mount Olive by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2009 | Local Officials |