Bull Run

Bull Run is a small rural community located about eight miles southwest of Newton in western Newton County near the Jasper County line. This area was settled by African Americans sometime after the Civil War. In the 1930s a church and school served area farmers. Though Bull Run was still shown on maps by the late twentieth century, no population estimates were available.

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Laurie E. Jasinski | © TSHA

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Bull Run is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Bull Run is classified as a Town

Location

Latitude: 30.75965000
Longitude: -93.85157300

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2009

90