Elysium, Texas
Elysium is an unincorporated community in Bastrop County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] It is located within the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
Elysium, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°10′0.77″N 97°30′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034709[1] |
History
A post office was established at Elysium in 1896 and remained in operation until 1901. It continued to be featured on county maps in 1981, but there were no buildings at the site.[2]
Geography
Elysium is located near Texas State Highway 71, 12 mi (19 km) west of Bastrop in western Bastrop County.[2]
Education
The community of Elysium is served by the Bastrop Independent School District.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elysium, Texas
- Mitchell Marks, Paula (January 1, 1995). "Elysium, TX". tshaonline.org.
Municipalities and communities of Bastrop County, Texas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Bastrop County map | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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