Santa Elena is an unincorporated community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is situated along FM 755 in northeastern Starr County, approximately six miles northwest of San Isidro. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 64 in 2000.[1]

Santa Elena
Santa Elena is located in Texas
Santa Elena
Santa Elena
Location within the state of Texas
Santa Elena is located in the United States
Santa Elena
Santa Elena
Santa Elena (the United States)
Coordinates: 26°45′36″N 98°29′11″W / 26.76000°N 98.48639°W / 26.76000; -98.48639
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyStarr
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
78591
GNIS feature ID1379030

The community was established in the late 19th century. The population peaked at approximately 200 in the early 1930s. Today, Santa Elena is a small, dispersed rural community.[1]

Santa Elena has a post office, with the ZIP code 78591.[2] Public education in the community is provided by the San Isidro Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Santa Elena, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved October 14, 2009.
  2. ^ Zip Code Lookup
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