Oplin, Texas

Oplin is an unincorporated community in Callahan County in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 75 in 2000. It is located within the Abilene [metropolitan area].

History

The local Jot-um Down store formerly served as the community's bank.

Geography

Oplin is located on Farm to Market [Road 604] and County Road 202, southwest of Baird and southeast of Abilene in southwestern Callahan County. It is south of the Middle Fork of Pecan Bayou.

Education

Oplin had its own school in 1940. The high school in the community dating from 1938 is now used as a local music venue. Today, the community is served by the Eula [Independent School District].