Maverick

Maverick, on State Highway 158 in western Runnels County, was named for Samuel Augustus Maverick, who owned land in the area. The post office was established in postmaster Marion Cobb's store in 1883. Later the community was moved a mile east. A school was started for Maverick residents in 1889. At its peak Maverick had three stores, three churches, two gas stations, a barbershop, and a Woodmen of the World hall. In 1940 its population was sixty-nine. In 1980 the town had thirty-one residents, several homes, an abandoned church, a schoolhouse, and a store. The population remained the same through 2000.

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Belongs to

Maverick is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Maverick is classified as a Town

Location

Latitude: 31.83348140
Longitude: -100.19509090

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2009

35