Buckner
Buckner is on a spur off Farm Road 1189 and on the south side of the Brazos River, fifteen miles southwest of Weatherford in southwestern Parker County. It was originally called Big Valley and later renamed in memory of J. M. Buckner, who drowned with his son in the Brazos. In 1881 a cotton gin-gristmill was established there, and the town became a retail point for area farmers. A post office opened at the community in 1884. By the mid-1890s Buckner had seventy-five residents. Its post office was discontinued in 1919. Buckner was still listed as a community in 1990.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Buckner is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Big Valley)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.58985630
- Longitude
- -97.90253550
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Buckner by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2014 | Local Officials |