Buckner

History

Buckner was established in 1875. In its inception Buckner was a railroad depot town for the newly built Wyandotte, Kansas City and Northwestern Railroad. In 1879, the line was purchased by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Where Buckner derives its name from is a point of contention. It was likely named for Walker Buckner, who was a board member of the WKCNW Railroad that founded the town. Others suggest it was named after former US Senator Alexander Buckner (1830-1833) who served on the States Constitutional Convention in 1820, or named after Real Estate operator Simon Buckner. Yet another claim as namesake is Thomas W. Buckner, an original owner of the site. The WGN America series Outlaw Country was set in Buckner.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The city of Buckner is split into three wards and is located in northeastern Jackson County along US 24.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• BLUE SPRINGS HIGH
  High · BLUE SPRINGS · 2,383 students · 21.3:1 ratio
• BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH
  High · BLUE SPRINGS · 2,261 students · 18.5:1 ratio
• FORT OSAGE HIGH
  High · INDEPENDENCE · 1,557 students · 18.5:1 ratio
• GRAIN VALLEY HIGH
  High · GRAIN VALLEY · 1,438 students · 17.3:1 ratio
• BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE
  Middle · BLUE SPRINGS · 837 students · 14.7:1 ratio
• PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE
  Middle · INDEPENDENCE · 806 students · 17.1:1 ratio
• OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE
  Middle · INDEPENDENCE · 793 students · 15.9:1 ratio
• BINGHAM MIDDLE
  Middle · INDEPENDENCE · 774 students · 16.1:1 ratio