Sanctuary
Sanctuary is a rural residential community off State Highway 199 about sixteen miles northeast of Weatherford in northeastern Parker County. The community incorporated in the early 1980s. By 1990 the population was 234, and it increased to 256 in 2000. Sanctuary has a mayor and city council and a volunteer fire department.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © 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
Sanctuary is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Sanctuary is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 32.90851640Longitude: -97.58436700
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes
Sanctuary by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Sanctuary
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 333 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 329 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 256 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 234 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |