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BARKSDALE, Texas
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Population (2000): 1,081Elevation: 1,499 ftArea: undefined smCounty: Edwards
Zip Code: 78828
Area Code: 830-597Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 29° 43' 31" N, 100° 2' 2" W
Location: SE part of county;
24 mi S of Rocksprings; 4 mi N of Camp Wood; 26 mi W of Leakey
Highways: TX 55, FR 335
Rivers: NuecesLakes:
REFERENCES
CITY: Not incorporated; Web: NoneCHAMBER and TOURISM:
NUECES CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 830-597-6241
Web: www.mycampwood.com; Email: nc-coc@mycampwood.com
Serves: Barksdale, Camp Wood, Montell, Vance
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Camp Wood; Montell; Rocksprings; Vance
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, tourism
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: Hunting, fishing and motorcycling on the "Twisted Sisters" loops.
TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTE: RM 335
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
ROCKSPRINGS: DEVIL'S SINKHOLE & BAT CAVE; TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTE
CAMP WOOD; TINKER THE FOSSILIZED T REX; TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTE
LEAKEY: WILDLIFE ART MUSEUM; REAL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM; FRIO RIVER FUN; TWISTED SISTERS SCENIC DRIVES & MOTORCYCLE ROUTE
MONTELL: HISTORIC MISSION
PARKS: There are many state and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
CONCAN: GARNER STATE PARK
KICKAPOO: KICKAPOO CAVERN STATE PARK: just W of Camp Wood & Leakey, and just outside the Hill Country
Local city parks include: None
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site and
Festivals & Events
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE:
ON-LINE NEWS: TOPIX NEWS
NEWSPAPER: None
MAPS: Google, GeoHack
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "Barksdale, formerly known as Dixie, is on the Nueces River at the intersection of Farm Road 335 and State Highway 55, twenty-four miles southeast of Rocksprings in southeastern Edwards County. The community is named for Lewis Barksdale, who patented a league and a labor of land in the area in 1847. Settlers moved into the area in the 1860s, and Barksdale moved to the site of the community in 1869. A settlement gradually developed there, and in its early years the community was called Dixie, for nearby Camp Dixie. By 1880 Dixie had a saloon, a hotel, and a small store. When the community applied for a post office in 1882, its residents were told that another community named Dixie had already secured that name, so citizens selected Barksdale as the name. In 1884 the community had a population of twenty, and by 1890 Barksdale had two general stores and a grocery. School was held in a small house until a school building was erected in 1887; the new schoolhouse doubled as a church. Over the next two years a gristmill and a cotton gin were built in the town, and by 1900 Barksdale had 106 residents. The community received telephone service soon thereafter, a Baptist church was built in 1906, and a bank opened in 1907. Barksdale's population was estimated at 200 through the mid-1940s. In 1948 the town had a school, a church, and five businesses, but by 1950 its population had fallen to an estimated 150. A Methodist church was built there in 1950, and a new high school building was built in 1957. By 1973 Barksdale consisted of the high school, two businesses, several dwellings, and a cemetery, and its population had fallen to seventy-one. The town grew dramatically in the late 1980s as a number of housing subdivisions were built there. In 1990 Barksdale had 617 inhabitants and six businesses. By 2000 the population grew to 1,081 with sixteen businesses."
Founded 1860s. Named for Lewis Barksdale, an early settler.
PRIOR NAMES: Dixie
NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:
CEMETERIES: Barksdale
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: no; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes
PORTAL WEB CAM GALLERY: Barksdale
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk Profile (not available); City Data (not available), Texas Escapes (not available)
NOTES:
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
CHURCHES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BARKSDALE: 830-234-3646; Barksdale, TX 78828
HOUSE OF PRAISE: 830-234-4242; Hwy 55, Barksdale, TX 78828. (Inter-denominational)
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-683-3135, Barksdale, TX 78828
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GOVERNMENT
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Click: Edwards County Government Offices
NCCISD TAX OFFICE: 830-234-3480; Barksdale, TX 78828
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
click: Texas & Federal Government Offices
US POST OFFICE: 830-234-3617; Barksdale, TX 78828. Mon-Friday 7:45a to 11:30a and 12 to 3:45p; Saturday Window Hours 8:30a to 10:30a www.usps.com
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.
LEDGEWATER: 830-234-3424; Barksdale, TX 78828
LOST CANYON RETREAT CENTER: 830-234-3250; Barksdale, TX 78828. Located on the outskirts of Barksdale. Groups welcome to this ecumenical retreat. Quietness, cabins, and a river view.
NUECES RIVER MOTEL: 830-234-3648; Hwy 55, POB 145, Barksdale, TX 78828. Located N of Barksdale by the river. Doubles and kitchenettes available.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
BARKSDALE FREEDOM FARMS 830-234-3284; POB 44, 202 CR 360, Barksdale, TX 78828. www.freedomfarms.org. A place for you and your horse to spend the night, rest, and trail ride. Indoor and outdoor arena with facilities for overnight horse accommodations. The human overnighters can stay in one of the rustic cabins. Dedicated to sharing the Gospel. Christian horse camps, lessons, and Cowboy Church services take place during the year. Christian Summer Horse Camp, July-Aug: Instruction in Barrel Racing, Poles, Safety, & Horsemanship, Bible Study, Swimming, Trail rides, Hiking, Archery, & More.
COUNTRY SEWN CREATIONS: 830-234-3346; Barksdale, TX 78828
PATTERSON KNIVES: 830-234-3586; Hwy 335, Barksdale, TX 78828-0246. www.pattersonknives.com/knifegallery.html. Knife maker
TAYLOR MADE SADDLES: 830-234-3322; N Hwy 55, Barksdale, TX 78828
TEXORADO RANCH: 830-234-3264; Barksdale, TX 78828.
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
BARKSDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION: Barksdale, TX 78828. Lee Sweeten, President
NUECES CANYON PUBLIC LIBRARY: 830-234-4228; Barksdale, TX 78828
CASEY REALTY: 830-234-3123; 2521 CR 380, Barksdale, TX 78828. www.caseytexashillsrealty.com
LOCKHART REAL ESTATE: 830-234-3415; 10351 Hwy 335, Barksdale, TX 78828. www.jlockhartrealestate.com
LEDGE-WATER: 830-234-4178; Hwy 55, N of Barksdale. Scenic RV site has full hook-ups, camping sites, boat ramp and swimming. Lake accessibility.
SCHOOLS
NUECES CANYON CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (NCCISD): 830-234-3514; 200 Taylor St., Barksdale, TX 78828. "Panthers", Blue and White. Mid and high school facilities and administration. See Camp Wood for elementary school and sports facilities. www.nccisd.net
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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
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