Elgin

Historical marker location:

Elgin, Texas

( small park on Main St., Elgin)

Marker installed: 1967

Founded 1871 when nearby pioneer Hogeye citizens moved townsite to newly completed Houston & Texas Central Railroad.

Named for surveyor R. M. Elgin and known as "Brick Capital of the Southwest." Made handpressed brick as early as 1882. Area noted as agricultural center. (1967).

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