Cofran's Texas . . .
Hill Country Portal

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY: Unincorporated

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Nothing formal

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: 24 mi SE of Algerita; 15 mi SW of Bend; 20 mi SE of Harkeyville; 18 mi N of Llano; 36 mi SE of Lometa; 30 mi SE of Richland Springs; 15 mi S of San Saba

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, agriculture, Cherokee Home For Children

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS: None

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions
Some of the very nearby attractions include:

• Bend: Alamosa Wine Cellers
• Richland Springs: Rising Star Winery

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
• San Saba: San Saba River Nature Park
• Local city parks include: None

EVENT CALENDARS: Art & Gallery Events; BBQ, Chili, Crawfish & Gumbo Events; Beer & Brewing Events; Festivals & Major Events; Livestock Shows; Regularly Recurring Farmers/Produce/Trade/Flea Markets; Specialty & Seasonal Markets; Garage/Rummage/Community Sales; Motorcycling Events; Pet Events; Quilting & Fiber Arts Events; Rodeo & Fair Events; Spirits & Distillery Events; Wine & Winery Events

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspaper: Little Paper, 325-622-4322
• Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Mapquest; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: ". . . The settlement of upper Cherokee Creek, from which the community took its name, dates to the early 1850s, when P. P. "Pop" Woodard established a ranch five miles west of the site of what is now Cherokee. The second oldest post office in the county was the Cherokee post office, which was moved several times before arriving at the site that it still occupied in the 1980s. It originally opened in 1858 in the home of J. R. Williams in Llano County, then moved in 1869 to the residence of Capt. John Williams in Hanna, a school community on Cherokee Creek in San Saba County. In June 1871 the office was moved to the Montgomery school community on the north bank of the creek, where it shared a building with William O. Handshey's store and the Landrum Hotel. The post office was moved again in September 1878 to the home of M. H. Wadsworth on the Jackson Branch of Cherokee Creek, then moved one last time in July of 1879 to James Samuel Hart's store in Cherokee. David Seth Hanna laid out the permanent townsite of Cherokee in 1878. By the mid-1880s the settlement had developed into the processing and marketing center of an active farming and ranching economy, and by the mid-1890s the town reported a population of 500. In the 1890s the agricultural economy of the Cherokee valley supported a hotel, several churches and schools, a number of processing and supply businesses, and various craft and professional services. Cherokee also became a county center of higher education when Francis Marion Behrns established the Cherokee Academy around 1894. Twice reorganized—first as the West Texas Normal and Business College (1896) and later as Cherokee Junior College (1911)—the school operated until its sale to the county school district in 1921. It then served the community as Cherokee High School until fire razed the main building in 1945. The school was rebuilt using its original façade. In the 1920s Cherokee supported a short-lived bank and two newspapers, and for the next several decades the number of residents remained stable at about 250. In 1990 Cherokee, with a population estimated at 175, served primarily as a supply and postal center for a stock raising and farming economy. Local agricultural production centered on sheep, poultry, and pecans. The population remained 175 in 2000."

PRIOR CITY NAMES:

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.

CEMETERIES: See THC Historic Sites Atlas above.

• Cherokee: N of town on TX-16
• Hanna: N of town on TX-16
• Kuydenkall: Ponotoc Rd, W of town
• Montgomery: S of 407
• Gray: Ponotoc Rd, further W of town

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

OTHER PROFILES: City Data (no profile); Texas Escapes; USGS GNIS Search Tool (to use this site you must enter a earch for Cherokee TX using Feature Name + County); Wikipedia

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




CHEROKEE TRAILER WORKS: 325-622-4581; 600 Navaho Trail, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Trailer fabrication & repair





CHEROKEE METHODIST CHURCH:
325-622-4456; 801 Valley Spring Rd, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map.
No website listed. United Methodist congregation


CHEROKEE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 325-622-4402;
308 S Indian Ave, POB 148, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map.
No website listed.

CHEROKEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 325-622-4456
801 Valley Spring Rd, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map.
No website listed. United Methodist congregation




CHEROKEE TEXACO: 325-622-4590; TX-16, POB 309, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Fuel station

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

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 800-222-TIPS or click: Submit A Tip

CHEROKEE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: 325-622-4681; 200 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Volunteer fire department (Sep: Annual BBQ and Fish Fry)

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: None

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: San Saba County Government Offices

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: 325-622-3641; Travis St, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Local court office

SAN SABA COUNTY PRECINCT III - BARN: Cherokee, TX 76832

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

US POST OFFICE: 800-275-8777; 325-622-4566; 206 TX-16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832-9998







BAKER NURSERY: 325-622-4457; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Plant nursery

CHEROKEE FEED STORE: 325-622-4533; 16063 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Feed & supply store

CHEROKEE STONE COMPANY: 325-622-4598; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Stone supplier

GAUNY & SON: 325-622-4563; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Sand, dirt & rock hauling

J & J WATER WELL & WINDMILL SERVICES: 325-947-1155; 325-622-4640; POB 190, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. jandjwaterwells.com. New wells, services conventional water wells, solar well pumps, storage tanks, windmills, inspections. Services Llano and surrounding counties.

J SQUARED STRUCTURES: 325-248-3074; 3087 CR-331, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. jsquaredstructures.com. Metal building contractor

ROCKING STAR STORAGE: 325-205-2866; TX-16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed

WAYNE SCAGGS: Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Rock hauling

YARBROUGH HARDWARE STORE: 325-622-4534; 117 Cherokee St, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed




DAY HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

CRAIN WHITE TAIL DEER HUNTS & LODGING: 325-372-8595; 466 CR-335, Cherokee, TX 76832

JOHNSON RANCH: 325-622-4479; Cherokee, TX 76832. Trophy whitetail deer hunting in southern San Saba county. 940 high fenced acres. Rodney Johnson.

LONG RANCH: 432-559-2529; Llano (Cherokee Texas, Northwest of Llano). Long family. Weekend hunts 8-10 hunters, deer, turkey, hogs, cabin. Operated since 1957, our ranch on Cherokee Creek offers a premier low fence private day hunting experience. We accommodate groups of up to ten, but we do not mix groups, so your hunt is with the people of your choice using one of our eleven ground stands on approximately 880 acres. It is a working ranch, it has live water, seeps and tanks and you can stay with your group at our historic hunting cabin. We offer weekend package hunts - whitetail deer, turkey, feral hogs, and will loan you a fishing rod if you want to take a break and fish.

SEVEN SPRINGS RANCH: 325-628-3405; Cherokee, TX 76832. Three day hunts and management hunts on 6400 acres. Located approximately 15 mi E of town, adjacent to Colorado Bend State Park. Primitive shelters, campsites next to running springs. Able to accommodate all types of hunting.

SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

PARISHER RANCH: 325-662-4446; 325-662-4285; Cherokee, TX 76832. Season lease, 2 hunters, gun only, deer, turkey, cabin, 2600 acres. Rick or John

TAXIDERMY & MEAT PROCESSING:

D&B TAXIDERMY & WILD GAME: 325-622-4663; 16028 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Facebook. Full line of taxidermy and processing. Guided hunts available for whitetail, hogs, exotics.

SHANNON’S DEER PROCESSING & TAXIDERMY: 325-622-4035; 14561 TX-16, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Meat processing & taxidermy

HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING GOODS, SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY STORES:

PRECISE AMMUNITION: 512-423-2577; 7337 TX-16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832




FARM BUREAU INSURANCE: 325-622-4343; POB 32, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. txfb-ins.com. Insurance agency




CHEROKEE BUNKHOUSE B&B: 325-622-4466; POB 33, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed

CRAIN WHITE TAIL DEER HUNTS & LODGING: 325-372-8595; 466 CR-335, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed

KING’S DAUGHTER INN: 325-365-0400; 2048 Apache Loop, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. Boutique inn & retreat center

SPRINGS OF COLD CREEK B&B: 325-251-6611; 19095 CR-310, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. Scenic bed & breakfast




CHEROKEE ACOUSTICAL: 325-622-4888; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Acoustical contracting

CHEROKEE FEED GENERAL STORE, RESTAURANT & STEAK HOUSE: Closed; 16063 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Permanently closed

CHEROKEE GROCERY: 325-622-4599; 145 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Grocery & hot food

CHEROKEE HOME CARE: 325-622-4897; POB 295, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Day care services

CUT THE LOCKS: 919 CR-331, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Local service provider

HOMETOWN GIFTS: Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Gift shop

(The) LITTLE PAPER: 325-622-4322; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Local publication

MARBLE CREEK MERCANTILE: 325-622-4242; 102 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Antique shop

MCKNEELY BROTHERS: 325-622-4465; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Local business

WAYLAND MARY LLC: 325-622-4565; 8400 W FM-501, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Local business





CHEROKEE HOME FOR CHILDREN:
325-622-4201
POB 295, 13355 TX-16 N, Cherokee TX 76832, Map.
chc4kids.org

FFA (FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA): HQ: Austin, TX. texasffa.org. Facebook
A dynamic youth organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. An integral part of a systematic, local school-based agricultural science instructional program.
CHEROKEE FFA – LOCAL CHAPTER: Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Youth agriculture program




BIG ASH RANCH: 325-622-4668; 13311 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

BOULTINGHOUSE RANCH HEADQUARTERS: 325-622-4413; POB 40, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

BROKEN ARROW RANCH: 956-346-5676; 498 CR-423 E, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. Registered Texas Longhorn ranch

CALLEY RANCH: Cherokee, TX 76832; CR-435. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

DANAY COVERT RED VALLEY RANCH: 325-622-4409; 325-622-4609; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

FLYING V RANCH: 325-622-4252; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

HAVERLAH RANCH HEADQUARTERS: POB 416, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

J G & WILSON SISTERS RANCH LTD: 325-622-4646; 204 S 4th St, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

KEITH VALLEY RANCH MAIN HOUSE: Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

KIRSTEN WILDLIFE RANCH: 325-622-4275; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Wildlife ranch

KUYKENDALL GROVES RANCH: 325-622-4240; Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

LOS VALLES RANCH INC: 325-622-4868; 4160 FM-501 W (CR-319), POB 67, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch & lodge

TOM J YATES RANCH: 325-622-4251; RR 1, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation

YATES RANCHES LTD: 325-622-4251; 2290 CR-449, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Ranch operation




BARKER LAND CO / KIMLEY BARKER REALTY: 325-622-4455; 325-622-4457; 502 TX-16 S & POB 269, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Real estate brokerage






CHEROKEE CORNER CAFE: 325-622-4414; 101 N Indian Ave, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. facebook.com/CherokeeCornerCafe. Rural cafe & convenience store

CHEROKEE GROCERY: 325-622-4599; 145 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Grocery & hot food

CHEROKEE FEED GENERAL STORE, RESTAURANT & STEAK HOUSE: Closed; 16063 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Permanently closed

SOUTHSIDE BBQ: 325-622-4444; 16032 TX-16 S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Barbecue restaurant

Also see Cherokee Grocery; and Cherokee General Store, above.




CHEROKEE ISD – ADMIN OFFICE: 325-622-4298; POB S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. cherokeeisd.net. School district headquarters. .Indian Stadium. One campus, serving grades K-12. UIL: Conf

CHEROKEE ISD – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 325-622-4299; POB S, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. cherokeeisd.net. Elementary campus

DUTTON DONNA SAS INSTITUTE: 325-622-4541; 500 Apache Loop, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Education & training

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 903-643-8770; 47 Sl Lk, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Education association

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

LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

ATMOS ENERGY: 800-460-3030; Emergencies: 866-322-8667; 107 S Lee St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Map. atmosenergy.com. Natural gas utility

CENTRAL TEXAS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE: 325-648-2237; San Saba, TX 76877. Map. Rural telephone & internet provider

CHEROKEE PROPANE: 325-622-4460; POB 240, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Propane supplier

PERRY'S GARBAGE SERVICE: 325-622-4837; POB 213, Cherokee, TX 76832. Map. No website listed. Waste collection service

VERIZON WIRELESS (REPLACES WEST CENTRAL): 800-922-0204; Coverage in Cherokee, TX. verizon.com/coverage-map. National wireless provider offering 4G LTE and 5G service

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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