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Tavener, Texas

Coordinates: 29°32′24″N 95°59′21″W / 29.54000°N 95.98917°W / 29.54000; -95.98917
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Tavener, Texas
Unincorporated community^^
Tavener cotton gin at US 90A and FM 1952
Tavener cotton gin at US 90A and FM 1952
Tavener is located in Texas
Tavener
Tavener
Tavener is located in the United States
Tavener
Tavener
Coordinates: 29°32′24″N 95°59′21″W / 29.54000°N 95.98917°W / 29.54000; -95.98917
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
Elevation
117 ft (36 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77435
Area code979

Tavener is an unincorporated community in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

History

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In 1890, the Texas and New Orleans Railroad added a stop and named it Tavener after Charlie Tavener, an early resident. The community received a post office in 1910. Four years later, the 25-person settlement boasted a lumberyard, general store, and telephone service. Postal service ceased in the 1930s. The community had a population of 50 and four commercial establishments in 1933. Only one business remained in 1945, but the number of residents remained steady. By 1953, only 20 people were recorded as living in the settlement. In 1970, the population was 30 persons. It continued to be listed on county maps in 1987, but there were no population estimates after that.[1]

Geography

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Tavener is located 12 mi (19 km) west of Richmond in Fort Bend County on US 90A and Farm to Market Road 1952.[1]

Education

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In 1926, Tavener had one school attended by 135 white children and a second segregated school with 28 black children.[1]

Today, the Brazos Independent School District operates schools in the area.

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  • View east at the intersection of US 90A and FM 1952
    View east at the intersection of US 90A and FM 1952
  • View south from Engel and Buls Roads
    View south from Engel and Buls Roads
  • View north from Buls Road toward US 90A
    View north from Buls Road toward US 90A
  • FM 1952 and FM 1489 intersection north of Tavener
    FM 1952 and FM 1489 intersection north of Tavener
  • View south on FM 1875 near US 90A east of Tavener
    View south on FM 1875 near US 90A east of Tavener

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hardin, Stephen L. "Handbook of Texas Online: TAVENER, TEXAS". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
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