Coker, Texas facts for kids

Coker was once a small community located in north central Bexar County, Texas. It was situated near a place called Hill Country Village, right along a major road known as Loop 1604. Today, Coker is considered a "ghost town" because it no longer exists as an active community.

What Was the Coker Community?

The Coker community was started way back in 1841. It was founded by a man named John Coker, who was a soldier. He received a large piece of land, about 1,920 acres (which is about 7.77 square kilometers), for his service in the Texas Revolution. This land became the heart of the new community.

Who Lived in Coker?

Many members of the Coker family played important roles in the community. John Coker's nephew, James Harrison Coker, became the very first teacher at the Coker School. This shows how important education was to the early settlers.

James Harrison Coker's daughter, Sarah Jane Coker, also helped the community. She worked as a midwife, which means she helped mothers when their babies were being born. Sarah Jane was married to Zachary Taylor Autry, who was a Texas Ranger. Texas Rangers were like special police officers who helped keep the peace in early Texas.