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Elmo, Texas
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 Elmo, Texas
Location in Texas
Elmo, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.48 sq mi (11.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.11 sq mi (10.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 187/sq mi (72.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75118
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| Area code(s) | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-23356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335410 |
Elmo is a small community in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. Elmo is located on U.S. Highway 80. It is about 6 miles east of Terrell. In 2010, the population of Elmo was 768 people.
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History of Elmo
How Elmo Started
Elmo began its history in 1870. This was when the Texas and Pacific Railway built its train tracks through the area. A new community quickly grew around the railway line. The town was named Elmo to honor Elmo Scott, who was a surveyor for the T&P Railroad.
Early Growth and Changes
Elmo got its own post office in 1873. By the mid-1880s, the community was growing. It had several mills, five churches, and its own schools. About 900 people lived there at that time. However, as the years passed, the population started to decrease. By 1945, only 150 people called Elmo home. This number dropped even further to 90 people by 1990. The population stayed around 90 until the year 2000.
Past Rules in Elmo
In 1892, the people of Elmo made a rule that was unfair to some groups. This rule, known as a sundown town policy, meant that African Americans were not allowed to live in Elmo. Any Black residents who were already living there were forced to leave.
Population in Elmo
Understanding Demographics
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand how many people live in a place. It also shows how the population changes over time.
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| 2010 | 768 | — | |
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Notable Person from Elmo
Henry Qualls: A Texas Blues Musician
Henry Qualls was a famous American Texas and country blues guitarist and singer. He was born in Elmo on July 8, 1934. He lived in the community his entire life.
Qualls became well-known later in his life. He was "discovered" in 1993 by the Dallas Blues Society. He released his only music album in 1994. After that, he traveled around the world. He played his music at many festivals. Henry Qualls passed away on December 7, 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Elmo (Texas) para niños
