​City of
Elgin 
​Centennial 1872-1972

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Marker Text: ​After Houston & Texas Central Railroad built through this area in 1871, town was platted (1872) and named for Robert M. Elgin (1825-1913), H. & T. C. land commissioner.
     Brick and tile, for which Elgin is widely known, have been chief products here since 1882 when Thomas O'Connor (1846-1937) made hand-molded, sun-dried brick. Other manufacturing and agricultural products bolster the economy.
​    Settlers of six ethnic origins have made the city a center of cultural richness, with good homes, churches and schools. (1972)

Marker No: 9179

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.355049,-97.378700

Location: Elgin Memorial Park - N. Main St. (SH 95), Elgin