Elroy

Swedish and German immigrants began to settle in this area in the 1890s. A post office was established in 1898, and by 1918 there were about 70 families in the area. The community, whose economy was based on cotton farming, consisted of homes, farms, a school, four cotton gins, a blacksmith shop, general store, and three Swedish churches with cemeteries. After a period of decline beginning in the 1930s. The school was consolidated with the Del Valle school district, and the churches disbanded. Renewed settlement and revitalization of the area began in the 1970s. (1991)

Elroy is a historical marker in Elroy, Travis County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 336 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 641 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.1240, -97.6386 near Elroy. The nearest cataloged historic site is Elroy Swedish Baptist (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Moline - Elroy, Prince of Peace, and Nelson Family.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015117. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.