Sagerton, Texas facts for kids
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Sagerton, Texas
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Rail station sign in Sagerton.
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 Sagerton, Texas
Location in Texas
Sagerton, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Haskell |
| Established | 1905 |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 115 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79548
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| Website | Sagerton, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online |
Sagerton is a small place in Haskell County, Texas, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
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The Story of Sagerton: How It Began
Sagerton was started in 1905. It was named after W. M. Sager, who gave the land for the town. This information comes from the Handbook of Texas.
Why Sagerton Was Important
Sagerton became a busy spot for shipping farm products. Farmers would send their cotton, cattle, and chickens from here. This was possible because of a new railroad called the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway.
Later, in 1909, another railroad, the Stamford and Northwestern Railway, also served Sagerton. This line connected Stamford to Spur.
Challenges Sagerton Faced
Sagerton had some tough times.
- Big fires in 1917 and 1926 caused a lot of damage to buildings.
- The town's bank, which opened in 1908, closed down in 1931.
Where Is Sagerton Located?
Sagerton is in a part of West Texas known as the Rolling Plains. You can find it where Texas State Highway 283 and Farm to Market Road 1661 meet.
Nearby Rivers and Waterways
The community is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the Double Mountain Fork. This is a big branch of the upper Brazos River. The Double Mountain Fork and the Salt Fork join together to form the main Brazos River. This meeting point is just about 15 miles (24 km) north of Sagerton.
How Many People Live in Sagerton?
Sagerton has always been a small community.
- In 1940, its population grew to 300 people.
- By 1980, the number of residents dropped to 115.
- According to the 2000 Census, the population has stayed around 115 people.
