Algerita, Texas
Algerita is an unincorporated community in San Saba County, in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 48 in 2000.
History
Algebrita 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.
Geography
Algerita stands on U.S. Route 190, 7.5 mi (12.1 km) west of San Saba in central San Saba County.
Education
Algerita had its own school in 1949. Today the community is served by the San Saba Independent School District.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Algerita, Texas
- ^ Yancy, Karen. "Algerita, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
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