Algerita, Texas Explained

Official Name:Algerita, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Algerita
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:San Saba
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1306
Coordinates:31.2281°N -98.8531°W
Area Code:325
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1379331

Algerita is an unincorporated community in San Saba County, in the U.S. state of Texas.

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.[1]

Geography

Algerita stands on U.S. Route 190, 7.5miles west of San Saba in central San Saba County.[1]

Education

Algerita had its own school in 1949.[1] Today the community is served by the San Saba Independent School District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Algerita, TX. Yancy. Karen. 2023-02-16. tshaonline.org.