Buford, Mitchell County, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
32°27′41″N 100°51′24″W / 32.4615053°N 100.8567805°W / 32.4615053; -100.8567805CountryUnited StatesStateTexasCountyMitchellElevation
2,162 ft (659 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code325GNIS feature ID1331582[1]

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.

Geography

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

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.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buford, Mitchell County, Texas
  2. ^ a b Hunt, William R. "Buford, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Buford, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Buford, Texas
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