Algerita is an unincorporated community in San Saba County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 48 in 2000.
Algerita, Texas | |
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  Algerita  Algerita | |
| Coordinates: 31°13′41″N 98°51′11″W / 31.22806°N 98.85306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | San Saba |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379331[1] |
History
editAlgebrita was established in 1885 and named for the algerita shrubs in the area. After the construction of a railroad in 1907, Algerita residents moved their settlement to be nearer to it. In 2000, the settlement had a population of forty-eight.[2]
Geography
editAlgerita stands on U.S. Route 190, 7.5 mi (12.1 km) west of San Saba in central San Saba County.[2]
Education
editAlgerita had its own school in 1949.[2] Today the community is served by the San Saba Independent School District.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algerita, Texas
- ^ a b c Yancy, Karen. "Algerita, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved February 16, 2023.