Not much history is known or can be found out about the Del Valle Gin Co. of Del Valle, Texas. This news article will attempt to explain the history behind Del Valle Gin Co.
Del Valle Gin Co was established by Albin Carl Jacobson sometime during the mid-to-late 19th century. It was established inside the Glenbrook subdivision of Del Valle which is located on TX 71. The cotton gin was established on Meldrum Road one block north of TX 71. (Ref: Deed Records of Travis County, Volume 5, Page 30)
Del Valle Gin Company competed in the agricultural business of cotton farming with other local cotton gins of Travis County. Del Valle Gin Co was a cotton gin that provided cotton for the Del Valle community. Over 200 people used their services within Southeast Travis County. 200 tons of cotton were produced at this cotton gin owned by Albin Carl Jacobson. (Ref: Deed Records of Travis County, Volume 1950, Page 224)
Del Valle Gin Co closed in 1957. The 6 acres of land were sold to several people and Travis County. Albin Carl Jacobson deeded the land to Milton Cockrum in February 26, 1959. (Ref: Deed Records of Travis County, Volume 2013, Page 107)
A portion of land from the former cotton gin located on Meldrum Road was deeded to Robbie Lee Ellis on November 11, 1972. Today nothing remains of Del Valle Gin. (Ref: Deed Records of Travis County, Volume 4501, Page 1870)
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