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Coordinates: 32°2741N 100°5124W / 32.4615053°N 100.8567805°W / 32.4615053; -100.8567805
 

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Buford, Mitchell County, Texas
Buford is located in Texas
Buford

Buford

Buford is located in the United States
Buford

Buford

Coordinates: 32°27′41N 100°51′24W / 32.4615053°N 100.8567805°W / 32.4615053; -100.8567805
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMitchell
Elevation
2,162 ft (659 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code325
GNIS feature ID1331582[1]

Buford is an unincorporated communityinMitchell County, in the U.S. stateofTexas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000.

History

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Buford was originally named Armenderez for an old mill located there. Its name was later changed to Belen, then to Buford in honor of El Paso resident Buford Orndorff. A post office was established at Buford in 1907 and remained in operation until 1913. Mail was then routed to the community from Colorado City. The community had two churches, three businesses, and 90 residents in 1947. Its population was 25 from 1980 through 2000.[2]

Geography

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Buford is located at the intersection of Texas State Highway 208 and Farm to Market Road 1982, 5 mi (8.0 km) north of Colorado City,[2] 34 mi (55 km) west of Sweetwater, and 43 mi (69 km) east of Big Spring[3] in north-central Mitchell County.

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buford has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Education

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Buford had its own school in 1947.[2] Today the community is served by the Colorado Independent School District.

References

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  • ^ a b c Hunt, William R. "Buford, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  • ^ "Buford, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  • ^ Climate Summary for Buford, Texas

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buford,_Mitchell_County,_Texas&oldid=1176783933"

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