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Morton, Texas

Founded in 1923, Morton's post office was established in 1924. amd ot became the seat of Cochran County when the county was organized in 1924. Today, Morton is the banking, market and shipping center for the county. Products include petroleum, cotton, cattle and feed.

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Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge

North 13 mi. on Texas 214. Founded 1935

Morton, TX Wildlife Refuges

C. C. Slaughter Ranch Headquarters

Adobe buildings placed to form a quadrangle, part of once extensive headquarters complex of cattle baron who established ranching empire. Still ranch headquarters; visitors welcome. Two miles south on Texas 214; one mile west on F.M. 1169 (not shown on most maps)

Morton, TX Ranches

Morton Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Morton, TX Golf Courses

Things to do near Morton, TX

Floyd County Museum

Period furnishings, implements, store fixtures, photographs of early settlers and ranchers. Also artifacts from Coronado's ex...

Center for Contemporary Arts

The downtown gallery show cases contemporary art, sculpture and photography in its three galleries. Exhibits by local, region...

O'Donnell Museum

Housed in two-story 1925 bank building that remains in original condition. Exhibits include old telephone system, organ, bedr...

Ingrid's Custom Hand-Woven, Inc.

Visitors see weaving of 100 percent sheep's wool rugs and saddle blankets on 2,4, and 8 harness looms. They also can see how ...

Fishing

Fishing for largemouth bass is excellent at White River Reservoir. The lake consistently produces fish over 8 pounds and has ...