Peaster, Texas
Peaster | |
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 Peaster Methodist Church | |
  Peaster Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°52′19″N 97°52′00″W / 32.87194°N 97.86667°WCoordinates: 32°52′19″N 97°52′00″W / 32.87194°N 97.86667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378845 |
Peaster is an unincorporated community in Parker County, Texas, United States, nine miles (14 km) northwest of Weatherford.
History[]
Settlement began in the 1870s when Georgia native bought 160 acres (65 ha) 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 20th 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.
Education[]
The Peaster Independent School District serves the community and home to the Peaster High School Greyhounds. Peaster High School has many sports which include: Basketball, Baseball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Softball, Volleyball, and Cross-Country. The school is also considering starting Soccer.
Famous residents[]
Peaster is the birthplace of writer Robert E. Howard, creator of the character Conan the Barbarian and author of many other works.
External links[]
- Peaster, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peaster, Texas
- Peaster Independent School District
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