Ellinger Texas Map

About Ellinger, Texas

Ellinger is a locality in Fayette County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 253. The population density is 188.7 people per km². Ellinger is located at 29.8394°N, 96.7053°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78938.

Ellinger rests in a landscape of gentle swells and broad horizons, where the sun paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose at dusk, casting long, languid shadows across fields of ripening grain. It lies 49.4 miles west-north-west of Fulshear, TX (from Fulshear, TX: bearing 282°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Hillcrest. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer shower, mingling with the distant hum of tractors and the occasional lowing of cattle. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, stand as silent sentinels along the county roads, their branches reaching out like weathered arms, offering shade to the quiet lanes that wind through the fertile Fayette County soil. The very character of Ellinger is etched in the slow, deliberate unfolding of the seasons, a place where time seems to move with the steady, reassuring pulse of the agricultural year. The history of Ellinger is deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the spirit of its early settlers, a narrative of hard work and resilience woven into the fabric of this land. Originally settled by Czech immigrants, the town has retained a strong connection to its European heritage, evident in the enduring traditions and the warm hospitality of its people. The local economy, once dominated by cotton and corn, now thrives on a diverse agricultural base, with cattle ranching and specialty crops contributing to the enduring livelihood of the area. A distinctive landmark, the historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, stands as a testament to the faith and craftsmanship of generations past, its steeple a quiet beacon against the vast Texas sky. Life in Ellinger moves at a pace that allows for genuine connection, a place where neighbors know each other's names and the simple beauty of the land provides a constant, grounding presence.

About This Ellinger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellinger, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.839395, -96.705254. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ellinger and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Ellinger includes the ZIP code (78938), telephone area code (830), county seat of Fayette County (La Grange), and school district assignment (La Grange Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ellinger is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.