Eylau, Texas

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Eylau is a ghost town in Bowie County, Texas, United States.

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.

Geography

Eylau is located on U.S. Route 59, 5.1 mi 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. Today, the community of Eylau is served by the Liberty-Eylau Independent School District.

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