Peter's Prairie
Peters Prairie is five miles southeast of Clarksville in southern Red River County. It was named for nearby Peters Prairie, where Stephen Peters reportedly sent his slaves for timber and game. From 1945 through 2000 the population of Peters Prairie was reported as forty. The settlement often appears as part of Petersburg on maps of the county.
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Cecil Harper, Jr. | © 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
Peter's Prairie is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Peter's Prairie is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [Peters-]
- [Petersburg]
Location
Latitude: 33.54316540Longitude: -95.00494170
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Population Count, 2009
40