Algerita is an unincorporated community in San Saba County, in the U.S. state of Texas.

[1] Algebrita was established in 1885 and named for the algerita shrubs in the area.

After the construction of a railroad in 1907, Algerita residents moved their settlement to be nearer to it.

[2] Algerita stands on U.S. Route 190, 7.5 mi (12.1 km) west of San Saba in central San Saba County.

[2] Today the community is served by the San Saba Independent School District.