Freestone County, Texas
Towns



Saint Elmo (St. Elmo)

The Saint Elmo was located east of Streetman near Winkler close to the Navarro 
County line.  Settlers began arriving in the area by 1849. The area is drained 
by Sandy Creek.

Post Office:
Established August 5, 1875.  Discontinued on November 15, 1906 with mail going 
to Wortham.

Schools:
A school was opened about 1850 and closed for the Civil War, but later reopened.
In 1875, the school was rebuilt and called "St. Elmo".  During the 1893-1894
school year, 79 kids were taught.  

Voting Precinct:
Began in 1878 and continued for many years.

Churches:
"Little Hope" Missionary Baptist Church was established in the area in August 
1872 with initial membership of twelve. In October 1872, Little Hope petitioned
to join Richland Baptist Association.  Later it was affliated with the Prairie
Grove Association and the Navarro County Associaion.  In 1886, the church's name 
changed to "New Hope Baptist Church". In 1893, the church joined with the 
Freestone County Association and is currently a member of the Central Texas
Baptist Association. 

Cemeteries:
Saint Elmo Cemetery

Present Day:
There are no businesses in St. Elmo, only the cemetery. 

People known living in the area:
Anderson, O. P. (constable, 1886-?)
Bell, Joe
Darden, James G.
Grayson, Robert (constable, till 1886)
Irwin, Martin A.
Shanks, Benjamin
Shanks, Harvey