Rucker, Texas
Rucker, Texas | |
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| Area code | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378994[1] |
Rucker is an unincorporated community located in Comanche County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
History
The community was named for Calvin Rucker, who established a gin there in 1890. The first mail carrier was Ira Harvey, while the first postmaster was Bob Lewis. The community's population was 25 in 1940. A filling station named Lightfoot that opened in 1930 was the only business in Rucker in 1976. It continued to be listed on county maps in 1990.[2]
Geography
Rucker is located on
Education
Rucker had its own school at one time and sat on land donated by a man named Pat Johnson.[2] Today, the community is served by the Gorman Independent School District.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rucker, Texas
- ^ a b c Compton, Tracey L. "Rucker, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
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