Peaster, Texas

Peaster is an unincorporated community in Parker [County, Texas|Parker County], Texas, United States, northwest of Weatherford.

History

Settlement began in the 1870s when Georgia native H.H. Peaster bought of land and built a house. The community that developed near the site of his home was originally called Freemont; in 1885 the name was changed to Peasterville. Throughout the 20th century, Peaster has served area farmers as a school and church community. During the mid-1920s the town's population grew to approximately 300, but this was soon followed by a steep decline after the Great Depression. From 1975 to 1990, Peaster had around 80 residents. Current estimates put the population at approximately 100.

Education

The Peaster [Independent School District] serves the community and is home to the Peaster [High School (Texas)|Peaster High School] Greyhounds. Peaster High School has many sports, which include: Basketball, Baseball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field, Softball, Volleyball, and Cross-country.

Notable person

Peaster is the birthplace of writer Robert E. Howard, creator of the character Conan the Barbarian.