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Salmon, Texas
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 Salmon, Texas
Location in Texas
Salmon, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1367369 |
Salmon is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, it had a population of 20 in 2000. It is located within the Palestine, Texas micropolitan area.
History
Salmon was founded after the nearby town of Elkhart grew out of its incorporated area, taking the name Byron Switch. The town was renamed Salmon after the postmaster in 1902 when the post office was opened. To help preserve the history of the town, a replica post office and general store was built in 2002.
Population
| Year | Population |
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| 1925 | 10 |
| 1927 | 100 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1929 | 80 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1964 | 100 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 2000 | 20 |
Education
The Elkhart Independent School District serves the residents of Salmon.
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