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A Short History of

the Ellinger Community

Joseph Ehlinger, born in through. In 1954 citizens joined
France, served in Napoleon’s army together to acquire the building
before its defeat. He later received and land from the school to have
a grant of land and built a house a community hall. The school had
in Fayette County. After returning just disbanded to join La Grange.
from Europe with his family, Mr. This hall, which is still available
Ehlinger drowned near Houston. for rent for different functions,
His son, Charles Ehlinger became can be found just a few blocks
The Fayette Public Library is located at 855 S. Jefferson St. in La Grange. a surveyor and laid the original from Highway 71. Through many
Visit Library/Archives town plat, which was then known economic cycles the area pro-
as Live Oak Hill, just north of
duced cotton, tomatoes and other
the present day Ellinger. The agricultural items. The economy
The Fayette Public Library filled library grounds, which son was the first postmaster and has shifted to ranching and grain.
building, at 855 S. Jefferson St. encompass a whole city block. became a merchant, farmer and Today there are just a few business
in La Grange also houses the Board member on the First State downtown with convenience
Fayette Heritage Museum & Library Hours of Bank of Ellinger. The Southern stores on Highway 71. The un-
Archives, which has rotating Operation are: Pacific Railroad came to the area incorporated rural community is
exhibits highlighting local history. Tuesday - Thursday in 1873 and missed Live Oak Hill about 12 miles east of La Grange.
The library has an extensive 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. by two miles. In 1880, land was Now Ellinger is famous as
selection of books as well as nu- Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. donated for its present location. the home of Hruska’s Bakery, a
merous computers for public use. Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The name changed from Ehlinger must-stop for anyone traveling
There’s also a playground Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
and gazebo on the scenic tree- Monday - Closed to Ellinger when the railroad came between Houston and Austin.

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