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History in
a Pecan Shell
Originally named
Pleasant Valley, the name was first rejected by postal authorities
since it was already taken. When the application was resubmitted it
bore the name of postmaster William Burkett. The year was 1886 and
the "settlers" were mostly cowboys of the McClennan ranch, who established
a community around H. Sackett's store.
By 1940 the town had a thriving population of 200 along with five
businesses. The high school consolidated in 1957 with the Coleman
and Cross
Plains ISDs and the population declined accordingly. By the 1980s
Burkett still had their post office, a community center, a gas station,
and cemetery. |
Burkett, Texas
Today
Photographer's
Note:
Burkett is interesting. The old bridge should be closed. Even
two pickups would brush mirrors on it. Interesting how many old bridges
have pilings of even older bridges still in place. - Barclay
Gibson, April 10, 2008 |
Another view
of the Thru Truss Bridge
Photo
courtesy Barclay
Gibson, March 2008 |
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