Greenwood
Greenwood, four miles west of Weatherford in central Parker County, began to form in the early 1880s. Residents named the settlement after a live oak tree near their one-room schoolhouse. Greenwood served primarily as a community center for area farmers and ranchers. In the 1980s the only evidence of the community's existence was the Greenwood Cemetery, near Farm Road 3028.
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David Minor | © TSHA
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.
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Belongs to
Greenwood is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Greenwood is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 32.75235180Longitude: -97.86059110
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No