BERNECKER, TEXAS

Fisher County, Panhandle / West Texas

323339N 1003344W (32.5609477 -100.5623313)
RR 608 at the BNSF tracks
SW of Roby the county seat
About 8 Miles N of Roscoe
16 Miles NW of Sweetwater
NW of Abilene
Population: 0

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BNSF railroad tracks
Photo courtesy Gerald Massey, June 2010

Photographer’s Note:
"This one appeared on my software map. Since there is nothing here and I didn’t find anything on the Internet, I had my doubts about this one. However, since it was in an area where there were other towns I came to investigate, I stopped and photographed it.

It is located right on the BN & Sant Fe Railroad where it crosses highway Ranch 608 about 7.75-miles north of Roscoe.

It is highly possible that a long time ago there was some sort of village or community here. Or it could have just been a temporary railroad town.” – Gerald Massey, June 2010

Editor’s Note:
Gerald Massey correctly followed the old photographer’s adage of “When in doubt, shoot!” The town may no longer be here, but Mr. Massey’s photos give a good example of just how lonesome Texas can appear.

1920s Fisher County map showing Bernecker
(Near Nolan County line)
Photo courtesy Texas General Land Office

Forum:

Subject: Bernecker, Texas
My twin brother, Berle Gene Morris, and I were born at home in Bernecker, Texas on January 21, 1935. I don't know what the population was at that time, but I was told that there was a creek near our house, and a railroad depot. When I was a teenager, I decided to return to my birthplace to check it out. I found that there was no trace of the old house, the railroad depot had been relocated, and the creek had run dry. - Geral Dean Morris-VanHeuverswyn, September 03, 2019

BNSF railroad tracks
Photo courtesy Gerald Massey, June 2010

Ranch Road 608
Photo courtesy Gerald Massey, June 2010

BNSF railroad tracks crosses Ranch Road 608
Photo courtesy Gerald Massey, June 2010

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Bernecker, Texas Nearby Towns:
Roby the county seat
Roscoe
Sweetwater
Abilene
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