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Elroy
Elroy Community Library
Elroy Community Library
Elroy is located in Texas
Elroy
Elroy
Location in Texas
Elroy is located in the United States
Elroy
Elroy
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Travis
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)

Elroy is a small community in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an "unincorporated community" within a larger area. In 2000, about 125 people lived in Elroy. It is part of the larger Greater Austin area.

History of Elroy

How Elroy Got Its Name

The land where Elroy is now was once given to a loyal officer by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. This officer later traded the land for a horse and saddle!

The community of Elroy started in 1892. It was named by a local store owner after his son, Leroy. Before being called Elroy, it was known by other names like Driskill or Dutch Waterhole.

Early Days and Growth

A post office opened in Elroy in 1899. George L. Hume was the first postmaster. But the post office closed just three years later in 1902. After that, mail for Elroy was sent to the nearby town of Del Valle.

Elroy's population grew over time. In 1933, about 25 people lived there. By 1947, the number had grown to 125. This number stayed the same in the year 2000.

Circuit of the Americas

Elroy is home to a very special place called the Circuit of the Americas. This is a modern racetrack built for international car and motorcycle races. It is designed to meet high standards set by the FIA.

The Circuit of the Americas hosts exciting events like:

Many other racing events have also taken place here. It is a major spot for motorsport fans!

Other Interesting Facts

Elroy is also home to the historic Moline Swedish Lutheran Cemetery. This cemetery and other sites in the area show the history of Swedish people who settled in Texas.

In 2012, a TV show called Food Paradise filmed an episode in Elroy. They visited a local restaurant called Wild Bubba's Wild Game Grill.

Geography of Elroy

Elroy is located in the southeastern part of Travis County. It is about 12 miles south of the big city of Austin. You can find Elroy along Farm to Market Road 812.

Education in Elroy

Early Schools

A long time ago, in 1907, Elroy had two schools. One school had two teachers and taught 107 white students. The other school had one teacher and taught 61 black students.

Modern Schools

In 1961, the schools in Elroy joined with the Colorado district. The next year, this became the Del Valle Independent School District. Today, students in Elroy are served by the Del Valle Independent School District.

Students attend:

  • Popham Elementary School
  • Del Valle Middle School
  • Del Valle High School

Elroy Library

The East Travis Gateway Library District runs the Elroy Library. This library provides books and resources for the community.

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