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Bastrop County

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Elgin

Located in Bastrop County, Elgin was established as a flag stop on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1872 and named for Robert Morris Elgin, the railroad land commissioner…

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Cities

Cities in Bastrop County

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Smithville

Established about 1827 in a rich farming area, Smithville is still devoted to agriculture. The…

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Bastrop

In Athens there are more than 125 historic structures listed on the National Register of…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
4
Smithville Chamber of Commerce Casino Night
Smithville
Nov
14
Christmas Parade
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