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.
Buford, Mitchell County, Texas | |
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  Buford  Buford | |
| Coordinates: 32°27′41″N 100°51′24″W / 32.4615053°N 100.8567805°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1331582[1] |
Geography
editBuford 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
editAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Buford has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]
Education
editBuford had its own school in 1947.[2] Today the community is served by the Colorado Independent School District.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buford, Mitchell County, Texas
- ^ a b Hunt, William R. "Buford, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "Buford, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ Climate Summary for Buford, Texas