Английская Википедия:Buford, Mitchell County, Texas
Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox settlement Buford is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000.
History
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
Buford is located at the intersection of Texas State Highway 208 and Farm to Market Road 1982, Шаблон:Convert north of Colorado City,[2] Шаблон:Convert west of Sweetwater, and Шаблон:Convert east of Big Spring[3] in north-central Mitchell County.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buford has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]
Education
Buford had its own school in 1947.[2] Today the community is served by the Colorado Independent School District.
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