Buchel County, Texas facts for kids
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Buchel County
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Map depicting Buchel County's location in 1888
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Existed | 1887–1897 |
| Named for | Augustus Buchel |
| Seat | Marathon |
| Largest Town | Marathon |
| Population
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| • Total | 298 |
Buchel County was a former Texas county. Its area is now completely contained in the present Brewster County.
History
On March 15, 1887 the Texas legislature passed legislation that divided Presidio County into four counties: Presidio, Jeff Davis, Foley and Buchel. Named after German soldier and war hero Augustus Buchel, the county occupied the northeast corner of what is now Brewster County including the town of Marathon which was to serve as the county seat. The 1890 Census reported 298 residents in Buchel County, the majority of whom lived in Marathon. In 1889, it and neighboring Foley County were attached to the original Brewster County for surveying purposes, and in 1897 both counties were abolished and absorbed by Brewster County.
- Buchel County from the Handbook of Texas Online
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