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BLUFFTON, Texas
Pronounced: "BLUFF-ton"
"no slogan"
Population (2000): 75COL Index (2008): n/aTax Rate (2010): 1.5401/$100
Elevation: 1,066 ft
Area: undefined smCounty: Llano, Precint 2
Zip Code: 78607
Area Code: 325Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 30° 49' 15 N, 98° 29' 29 W
Location: In NE part of county; W shore of Lake Buchanan; 61 mi NW of Austin
12 mi NE of Llano; 5 mi S of Tow; 9 mi NW of Buchanan Dam
Highways: FR 2241, 261
Creeks: None
Rivers: ColoradoLakes: Lake Buchanan
REFERENCES
CITY: Not incorporated.CHAMBER and TOURISM: None
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: Nothing formal
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS: Tow
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: Lake Buchanan recreation, Retirement community, LCRA park
Part of Highland Lakes area (see Highland Lakes)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:Fall Creek Vineyards (Winery) in Tow
PARKS: See Parks for Cedar Park
EVENT CALENDAR: None
WEATHER: Weather Underground
MEDIA COVERAGE:
On-Line Latest News: Latest News (Topix)
Newspaper: None
MAPS: Google; GeoHack
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, tourism, and retirement community.
HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "One of the earliest settlements in the region that was to become Llano County, Bluffton originated when Billy Davis settled on the west bank of the Colorado River in 1852. He was followed by a relative, I. B. Maxwell, in 1853. Maxwell reportedly named the settlement for his hometown, Bluffton, Arkansas, perhaps because of the bluffs facing the new community on the east bank of the Colorado River. Bluffton grew to some significance because it was near an early saltworks operated by Davie Cowan and was also near several Colorado River crossings between Burnet and points west. In 1873 a post office was established there with John O. Brown as postmaster. By 1883 Bluffton was a stage stop between Burnet and Llano, with a blacksmith shop, a cotton gin, a hotel, saloons, and other enterprises. In that year a fire, allegedly started by drunken cowboys, destroyed the town. It was rebuilt a half mile north. Although at one time more prosperous than the county seat, Llano, Bluffton was bypassed by the railroad and subsequently declined. When Buchanan Dam (which originally was to be called Bluffton Dam) was completed in 1937, Lake Buchanan inundated the townsite, and Bluffton moved again, this time five miles west. The new Lake Buchanan also caused the relocation of State Highway 29 between Burnet and Llano, further isolating Bluffton."
PRIOR NAMES: New Bluffton
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: no; Lodging: no; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: no; Cemetery:
CEMETERIES: Yes
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk (not available); City Data (not available); Texas Escapes: Article; Travel Texas (not available)
NOTES:
Public education provided by the Burnet Consolidated ISD.
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: 325-247-5050;
FIRE: Call Sheriff's Office: 325-247-5767
LLANO COUNTY AREA EMS: 325-247-3088
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Llano County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
US POST OFFICE: 325-379-9876; 11725 RR 2241, Bluffton, TX 78601. www.usps.com
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DAY HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
CAMPGROUND CREEK: 512-757-4531; Bluffton, TX 78607. Season Lease, 6 hunters, deer, campsite, electric, water, 700 acres
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
BLUFFTON STORE: 325-379-9837; 11635 RR 2241 at RR 261, Bluffton, TX 78607. Convenience store, gas, deli, pizza, BBQ on Sat; historic store since 1848
BUCHANAN LAKE RESORT HOME: 800-658-2027; Bluffton, TX 78607. Edwards-Fulgham Ranch, a 3BR/2BA home located just a few feet from the shores of Lake Buchanan available for rental. Short or long term rental. Located deep in interior of a family owned ranch and is very secluded. Park your boat within a few feet or use miles of private beach for walking, jogging, fishing or swimming. Completely equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, and all equipment. Bedrooms are furnished with one king size and two queen size beds and a number of rollaways available. Huge covered porch overlooks the lake. BBQ pit.
CEMETERY: Bluffton
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LOCAL PROVIDERS: Electric: PEC, CTEC; Cable: Time Warner Cable; Internet: CTECS, Zeecon, 281 Communications, Blue Mountain; Garbage: Allied Waste; Water-Sewer: LCRA
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