Peaster, Texas
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Peaster is an unincorporated community located in Parker County, Texas (USA), nine miles northwest of Weatherford.
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[edit] History
Settlement began in the 1870s when Georgia native H.H. Peaster bought 160 acres of land and built a house. The community that developed near the site of his home was originally called Freemont; in 1885 the name was changed to Peasterville. Throughout the twentieth century, Peaster has served area farmers as a school and church community. During the mid-1920s the town's population grew to approximately 300, but this was soon followed by a steep decline after the Great Depression. From 1975 to 1990, Peaster had around 80 residents. Current estimates put the population at approximately 100.
[edit] Education
The Peaster Independent School District serves the community.
[edit] Famous residents
Peaster is the birthplace of writer Robert E. Howard, creator of the character Conan the Barbarian and author of many other works.
[edit] External links
- Peaster, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- USGS Entry for Peaster, Texas
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