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City Profile For:
BARKSDALE, Texas
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Population (2000): 1,081Elevation: 1,499 ftArea: undefined smCounty: EdwardsZip Code: 78828Area Code: 830-597Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 29° 43' 31" N, 100° 2' 2" W
Location: SE part of county; 26 mi W of Leakey
Highways: TX-55, FR-335Rivers: NuecesLakes:
Quick Link To: Directory Listings In This Town
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CITY: Not incorporated; Web: None
CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
- NUECES CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
830-597-6241; 112 E 4th St, Camp Wood, TX 78833. POB 385
Web: nuecescanyonchamber.com; Email: nuecescanyoncofc@gmail.com
No regular office hours for Chamber. A non-profit, all volunteer organization.
Serves: Barksdale, Camp Wood, Montell, Vance, together known as the "Nueces Canyon"
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, tourism
![Barksdale downtown. Click to enlarge. Barksdale downtown](Images/Area/Barksdale/Barksdale-Downtown-sm.jpg)
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below
- Hunting, fishing: See Portal
- "Twisted Sisters" Scenic Drives & Motorcycle Routes: RM-337, RM-335, RM-336. The Sisters travel about 96 mi through massive timbered hills, steep cliffs, secluded valleys and streams. "One of the fifteen most scenic spots in Texas" (Texas Highways, Nov 1998). Article
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
- Rocksprings: Devil's Sinkhole & Bat Cave; Twisted Sisters Scenic Drives & Motorcycle Route
- Camp Wood; Tinker The Fossilized T Rex; Twisted Sisters Scenic Drives & Motorcycle Route
- Leakey: Wildlife Art Museum; Real County Historical Museum; Frio River Fun; Twisted Sisters Scenic Drives & Motorcycle Route
- Montell: Historic Mission
![Barksdale Road Sign Barksdale Road Sign](Images/Area/Barksdale/BarksdaleTxRoadSign-sm.jpg)
- Concan: Garner State Park
- Kickapoo: Kickapoo Cavern State Park, Kickapoo, 28 mi W of Camp Wood, and just outside the Hill Country
- Vanderpool: Lost Maples State Natural Area
- Local city parks include: None
WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather
MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.
- On-Line News: Google News
- Newspapers, Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:
HISTORY:
![Old Gulf Gas Station Old Gulf Gas Station](Images/Area/Barksdale/Barksdale-OldGulfGasStation-sm.jpg)
![Old Book Store Old Book Store](Images/Area/Barksdale/BarksdaleTxBookStore2011-sm.jpg)
Founded 1860s. Named for Lewis Barksdale, an early settler.
PRIOR CITY NAMES: Dixie
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HISTORICAL MARKERS: See Texas Historical Commission's Historic Sites Atlas: atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Includes interactive map plus detailed descriptions of historical markers, cemeteries, museums, all searchable by county.
• Dixie Settlement
• Nix Mill
• The Pioneer Coalsons
CEMETERIES: See THC Historic Sites Atlas above.
• Barksdale Cemetery
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: no; Convenience Stores: no; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes
PORTAL WEB CAM GALLERY: Barksdale
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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
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COWBOY CHURCH IN THE NUECES RIVER CANYON: 830-234-3180; TX-55 N, Barksdale, TX 78828
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BARKSDALE: 830-234-3646; 200 Church St, Barksdale, TX 78828
HOUSE OF PRAISE: 830-234-4242; TX-55, Barksdale, TX 78828. (Inter-denominational)
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 830-683-3135, Barksdale, TX 78828
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CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers
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BARKSDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT: TX-55, Barksdale, TX 78828
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: Click: Edwards County Government Offices
NCCISD TAX OFFICE: 830-234-3480; Barksdale, TX 78828
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DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:
See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing
LEDGEWATER: 830-234-3424; Barksdale, TX 78828
LOST CANYON RETREAT CENTER: 830-234-3250; Barksdale, TX 78828. Located on the outskirts of Barksdale. Groups welcome to this ecumenical retreat. Quietness, cabins, and a river view.
NUECES RIVER MOTEL: 830-234-3648; TX-55, POB 145, Barksdale, TX 78828. Located N of Barksdale by the river. Doubles and kitchenettes available.
BARKSDALE FREEDOM FARMS 830-234-3284; POB 44, 202 CR-360, Barksdale, TX 78828. freedomfarms.org. A place for you and your horse to spend the night, rest, and trail ride. Indoor and outdoor arena with facilities for overnight horse accommodations. The human overnighters can stay in one of the rustic cabins. Dedicated to sharing the Gospel. Christian horse camps, lessons, and Cowboy Church services take place during the year. Christian Summer Horse Camp, July-Aug: Instruction in barrel racing, poles, safety, & horsemanship, bible study, swimming, trail rides, hiking, archery, & more.
(The) CANYON BROADCASTER: 830-597-2236; POB 674, TX-55, Barksdale, TX 78828. FB. Weekly newspaper
CONNIE'S CREATIONS: 830-234-4191; Barksdale, TX 78828
(The) COUNTRY LIFE OUTFITTERS ICE: 830-834-0902; Donny Wade
DOUBLE D RANCH: 830-234-3254; Barksdale, TX 78828
DOUGLAS BERRY: 376 Cox Ln, Barksdale, TX 78828. Lavender farm
DRESSLER VETERINARY SERVICES: 830-234-4101; 963 CR-380, Barksdale, TX 78828
FTW RANCH: 830-234-4366; Barksdale, TX 78828
GLEANNLOCH FARMS: 830-234-3670; Barksdale, TX 78828
H&R BLOCK: 830-234-3332; 25743 TX-55 S, Barksdale, TX 78828. hrblock.com
HAIR BY PAIGE SALON: 737-351-2788; 698 Ray McDonald Ranch Rd, Barksdale, TX 78828. Facebook 3rd gate
HEALTH RETREAT: 830-234-3610; Barksdale, TX 78828
JO JAN VAN: 830-234-3273; Hc 1 Box 33, Barksdale, TX 78828
PAMELA KAY SANDERS: 830-683-5774; 1950 Indian Springs Dr, Barksdale, TX 78828. Private Investigation Agency
PATTERSON KNIVES: 830-234-3586; FR-335, Barksdale, TX 78828-0246. pattersonknives.com/knifegallery.html. Knife maker
RAY ROSS AUCTIONEER: 830-234-3618; Barksdale, TX 78828
ROCKIN' B TRUCKING: 830-2279-9640; Barksdale, TX 78828
SPRING CREEK RANCH: 830-234-3180; Barksdale, TX 78828
TEXORADO RANCH: 830-234-3264; Barksdale, TX 78828 78828
TOM TAYLOR TRUCKING: 830-234-7274; 25622 TX-55 S, Barksdale, TX 78828
BARKSDALE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: 830-234-1551; Barksdale, TX 78828
BARKSDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION: 830-333-9455; POB 124, Barksdale, TX 78828. Facebook. Meets 3rd Thurs at 6:30p, at Mary B Powers Hall, located on Taylor St across from Nueces Canyon High School. barksdalecivic@gmail.com
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MARY B POWERS HALL: Barksdale, TX 78828. Meeting facility at Nueces HS campus
NUECES CANYON PUBLIC LIBRARY: 830-234-4228; Barksdale, TX 78828. Facebook>
THREE SOJOURNERS: 830-234-3156; Barksdale, TX 78828
CASEY REALTY: 830-234-3123; 2521 CR-380, Barksdale, TX 78828. caseytexashillsrealty.com
LOCKHART REAL ESTATE: 830-234-3415; 10351 FR-335, Barksdale, TX 78828. jlockhartrealestate.com
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ANGEL WINGS CAFE: TX-55 N, Barksdale, TX 78828
BARKSDALE COFFEE COMPANY: 830-282-1616; 25775 TX-55 S, Barksdale, TX 78828. barksdalecoffee.square.site. At the Nueces River Retreat
(The) CHICKEN COOP GRILL: 830-234-3244; TX-55 N, Barksdale, TX 78828. Facebook
DANA'S HOTDOG HOUSE: 830-234-5500; TX-55 N, Barksdale, TX 78828
COUNTRY SEWN CREATIONS: 830-234-3346; Barksdale, TX 78828
KAREN ANN ORIGINALS: 830-234-3586; 25743 TX-55, Barksdale, TX 78828. Jewelry, Patterson knives
STEVE’S COUNTRY STORE: 830-234-3663; TX-55 & FR-335, Barksdale, TX 78828
TAYLOR MADE SADDLES: 830-234-3322; N TX-55, Barksdale, TX 78828
LEDGE WATER RV PARK: 830-234-3424; 16642 TX-55 S. 9 mi N of Barksdale, 15 mi S of Rocksprings, TX. Scenic park with full hook-ups, camping sites, boat ramp and swimming. Lake accessibility.
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830-234-3514; 200 Taylor St, Barksdale, TX 78828.
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"Panthers", Blue and White. UIL: Conf 1. Mid and high school facilities and administration.
See Camp Wood for elementary school and sports facilities.
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BARKSDALE WATER SUPPLY CORP: 830-234-1550; Barksdale, TX 78828
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