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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY: Not incorporated

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: None

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: 12 mi NE of Llano, 5 mi S of Tow, 9 mi NW of Buchanan Dam

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, tourism, and retirement community

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: See full details in Directory below.

• Bluffton is a quite residential area on Lake Buchanan. See nearby Tow, and Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake area.
• Lake Buchanan & Inks Lake Recreation
• Proximity to all of the Highland Lakes and many Parks in the region

Part of Highland Lakes area (see Highland Lakes)

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions

Some of the very nearby attractions include:

• Lake Buchanan Area: Buchanan Dam & Museum & Visitor Center; Vanishing Texas River Cruise; Canyon Of The Eagles Lodge & Nature Park; State & LCRA Parks
• Tow: Fall Creek Vineyards/winery; Lake Buchanan

PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:

• Bend: Colorado Bend State Park
• Inks Lake SP (just S of Buchanan Dam)
• Lake Buchanan Shore Parks:
  • Buchanan Dam: Black Rock LCRA
  • NE Lake Buchanan: Canyon Of The Eagles
  • Tow: Cedar Point LCRA
• Llano: Badu City Park, Leonard Grenwelge County Park, Moore Memorial Park, Ray House & Grounds, Robinson City Park

EVENT CALENDARS: Festivals & Major Events; Local Activities & Fun Things To Do; Farmer & Flea Market Days; Specialty & Seasonal Market Days; Art & Galleries; Quilting & Fiber Arts; Car Shows; Motorcycling Events; Beer & Brewing; Wine; Pet Events

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE:

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspaper, TV, Radio, Videos:

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "One of the earliest settlements in the region that was to become Llano County, Bluffton originated when Billy Davis settled on the west bank of the Colorado River in 1852. He was followed by a relative, I. B. Maxwell, in 1853. Maxwell reportedly named the settlement for his hometown, Bluffton, Arkansas, perhaps because of the bluffs facing the new community on the east bank of the Colorado River. Bluffton grew to some significance because it was near an early saltworks operated by Davie Cowan and was also near several Colorado River crossings between Burnet and points west. In 1873 a post office was established there with John O. Brown as postmaster. By 1883 Bluffton was a stage stop between Burnet and Llano, with a blacksmith shop, a cotton gin, a hotel, saloons, and other enterprises. In that year a fire, allegedly started by drunken cowboys, destroyed the town. It was rebuilt a half mile north. Although at one time more prosperous than the county seat, Llano, Bluffton was bypassed by the railroad and subsequently declined. When Buchanan Dam (which originally was to be called Bluffton Dam) was completed in 1937, Lake Buchanan inundated the townsite, and Bluffton moved again, this time five miles west. The new Lake Buchanan also caused the relocation of State Highway 29 between Burnet and Llano, further isolating Bluffton."

With the filling of the lake the abandoned community then was under water. A drought in 2011 caused the lake's water level to drop significantly, exposing the remains of the original town of Bluffton.

PRIOR CITY NAMES: New Bluffton

HISTORICAL MARKERS:

CEMETERIES:

• Bluffton Cemetery: W of town at 8685 RR-2241. blufftoncemetery.org. Includes cemetery history and image of THC Historical Marker
• Flat Rock Cemetery: W of town on RR-2241, and W of Bluffton Cemetery

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes, at convenience store; Lodging: no; Grocery Stores: no; Banks: no; Vehicle Repair: no; Hospital: no; Med Clinic: no; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: no; Cemetery:

OTHER PROFILES: City Data (not available); Texas Escapes; Wikipedia

Public education provided by the Burnet Consolidated ISD.

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: 325-247-5050;

FIRE: Call Sheriff's Office: 325-247-5767

LLANO COUNTY AREA EMS: 325-247-3088




LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Llano County Government Offices

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices

US POST OFFICE: 325-379-9876; 11725 RR-2241, Bluffton, TX 78601. usps.com

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

CAMPGROUND CREEK BLUFFTON: 512-757-4531; 14715 RR-2241, Bluffton, TX 78607. Season deer/turkey Lease, 6 hunters, deer, campsite, electric, water, 700 acres, designated area for each hunter. You provide blind and feeder.

HIGHLAND LAKES FLY FISHING: 325-247-8087; 746 Island Dr, Bluffton, TX 78607

ORAN HILL EXPEDITIONS: 512-470-9681; hunting on 2000 acres with 6 mi of shoreline adjacent to the Oasis.

TH FISHING - LAKE BUCHANAN STRIPER FISHING GUIDE: 830-265-0899; 8138 CR-261, Bluffton, TX 78607. thfishing.com




BUCHANAN LAKE RESORT HOME: 800-658-2027; Bluffton, TX 78607. Rental

LAKE BUCHANAN LODGE VACATION RENTAL (CHARLIE'S PLACE): 512-940-4750; 7694 TX-261, Bluffton, TX 78607. lakebuchananlodge.com

OASIS LAKE BUCHANAN: 512-234-2705; 1480 CR-225, Bluffton, TX 78607. oasislb.com. Private beach, boating, fishing, 8 RV spaces.






(The) BLUFFTON STORE: 325-379-9837; 11635 RR-2241 at RR-261, Bluffton, TX 78607. theblufftonstore.com. Convenience store, gas, breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, BBQ on Sat, craft beers, wine, groceries, fresh sliced deli meats and cheese, gifts, cards, fishing & hunting supplies. Known locally as "the Mall". Historic store since 1848 (originally on banks of Colorado River, then moved with construction of the dam). 6:30a-9p, every day.

VINTAGE VENDING SERVICE & SALES: 325-247-0482; 8612 RR-2241, Bluffton, TX 78607. Vending machine supplier

CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!
Free Texas 811 Locator
1-800-344-8377
www.texas811.org

LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

3 G'S WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: 504 Willow St, Bluffton, TX 78607

OTHER LOCAL PROVIDERS: See Buchanan Dam listings
Electric: PEC, CTEC
Cable: Spectrum/Time Warner Cable
Internet: CTECS, Zeecon, 281 Communications, Blue Mountain
Garbage: Allied Waste
Water-Sewer: LCRA

LOWER COLORADO RIVER ASSOCIATION (LCRA): 800-776-5272; 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703.lcra.org. LCRA plays a variety of roles in Central Texas: delivering electricity, managing the water supply and environment of the lower Colorado River basin, developing water and wastewater utilities, providing public recreation areas, and supporting community and economic development.
Emergencies (to report water pollution, such as spills or contamination): 1-800-776-5272 x6843

HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

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