Aiken is an unincorporated community in

Shelby County, Texas Shelby County is a county located in the far eastern portion of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24,022. Its county seat is Center. The county was established in 1835 as a municipality of Mexico and organiz ...

. It is home to the Excelsior Independent School District. As of 2000, the population is 75.

History

Aiken had a sawmill, a blacksmith, a school, 2 churches, a cotton gin, and a store in 1890s, but the post office closed in 1909 and only the school and churches remained.

Education

Aiken is served by the Excelsior Independent School District.

References

Unincorporated communities in Shelby County, Texas {{ShelbyCountyTX-geo-stub