Bakersfield, Texas
Bakersfield is an unincorporated community in Pecos County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the dispersed community had an estimated population of 30 in 2000.[1]
Geography
Bakersfield is located at 30°53′29″N 102°17′52″W / 30.89139°N 102.29778°W. Its most visible feature is an
History
The community was established in 1929 after the discovery of oil in Taylor-Link field. The community was named after J.T. Baker, a promoter who had hoped to develop the townsite. A post office opened in the community that same year. Bakersfield grew rapidly and the population was estimated at just over 1,000 in 1930. The period of rapid growth was short-lived, however, as oil production and prices declined during the 1930s. Buildings were sold for the lumber or moved off site.[2] By 1945, Bakersfield had an estimated population of 50 residents and two businesses. The number of inhabitants had further declined to around 30, a figure that remained unchanged throughout the later half of the 20th century.[1]
Education
Public education in the community of Bakersfield is provided by the Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District.
References
- ^ The Handbook of Texasonline. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
- ^ "Bakersfield, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bakersfield, Texas
- Bakersfield, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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