Peaster is an

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in Parker County,

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, United States, nine miles (14 km) northwest of Weatherford.

History

Settlement began in the 1870s when

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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 home to the 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 people

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

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Peaster Independent School District
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