Peaster, Texas
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![]() Peaster Methodist Church | |
Coordinates: 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
[edit]Settlement began in the 1870s when Georgia native H.H. Peaster 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
[edit]The Peaster Independent School District serves the community and is 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.
Notable person
[edit]Peaster is the birthplace of writer Robert E. Howard, creator of the character Conan the Barbarian.
External links
[edit]- Peaster, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Peaster, Texas
- Peaster Independent School District