Poer
Poer, a rural community of central Bowie County, was settled during the 1830s around the Poer plantation. A post office named for John F. Poer operated from 1897 until 1904. The school was consolidated with the one at Maud in 1900. By 1984 Poer had ceased to exist as a named community.
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Claudia Hazlewood | © 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
Poer is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Poer is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 33.33599000Longitude: -94.46783400
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No