Plum, TX
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- 301 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Plum is a quiet rural community in Fayette County, located along Highway 71 about eight miles west of La Grange. Originally settled in the early 1800s as Plum Grove, the area features open pastures, scattered post oaks, and plenty of elbow room. It serves as an appealing spot for anyone seeking country living with straightforward highway access to Austin, Bastrop, and nearby towns.
Daily life is centered around a few longtime landmarks, including the local post office and the historic Plum Baptist Church, which dates back to 1839. Families here are part of the La Grange Independent School District, allowing kids to attend nearby schools while enjoying a peaceful, rural setting at home. It is a friendly Central Texas crossroads where folks value their privacy, space, and a slower pace of day-to-day life.
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