In 1995, the Texas Legislature proclaimed Elgin the "Sausage Capital of Texas".House Resolution 705, 74th regular session of the Texas Legislature.elgintexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1101/sausagecaptlRESOLUTION?bidId= Elgin is also known as the Brick Capital of the Southwest due to the presence of three operating brickyards in the mid-20th century (two of which are still open).
In 1995, the Texas Legislature proclaimed Elgin the "Sausage Capital of Texas".House Resolution 705, 74th regular session of the Texas Legislature.elgintexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1101/sausagecaptlRESOLUTION?bidId= Elgin is also known as the Brick Capital of the Southwest due to the presence of three operating brickyards in the mid-20th century (two of which are still open).