Eylau, Texas

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History

Collin M. Akin bought land along the river and established Eylau sometime after the Battle of San Jacinto. A post office was established at Eylau in 1885 and remained in operation until 1895. Its population was 30 in 1890. It ceased to exist as a community in 1940.[1]

Geography

Eylau is located on U.S. Route 59, Template:Convert southwest of Texarkana.

Education

A school on Collin M. Akin's land was consolidated with the Sylar School on the M.H. Jones survey in 1886.[1] Today, the community of Eylau is served by the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District.

References

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