Panhandle was named for its location in the Texas Panhandle, and became the county seat upon the organization of Carson County in 1888. Wheat, cattle and petroleum products are among the commodities from this marketing and shipping center. The restored Santa Fe depot serves as city hall.
F.M. 293 west to Texas 136 north provides views of modern High Plains agriculture contrasted with traditional ranch lands unchanged for centuries. Precise row crops are left behind as route enters rolling grasslands of broad Canadian River Valley. Fascinating historical marker beside Texas 136
Panhandle, TX Scenic DrivesOne of the most attractive small museums in state. Displays and dioramas interpret the history, natural history, and art of the Texas Panhandle. Thirteen structures include the historic Square House, oldest building in the city; Santa Fe caboose; reconstructed pioneer dugout; Eclipse windmill;
Panhandle, TX MuseumsSet behind protective fence at south edge of U.S. 60 about five miles southwest of city is site of first tree planted throughout entire Texas Panhandle. Immense plains were once a sea of grass from horizon to horizon. In 1888 pioneer settler Thomas Cree hauled a sapling of bois d'
Panhandle, TX Historic Markers Course Access: Semi-Private
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506 acres of parkland feature camping, trailer facilities, picnicking, fishing, nature study and hiking trails. Home of state...
Local heritage displays, pioneer kitchen, artifacts. In restored A. M. Brownfield Home....
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Complex of 15 historic structures that tell the history of the last 50 years of the Texas frontier. Visitors tour three histo...
Hubbard Creek Lake has abundant standing timber, brush, boat docks, black willow trees, buttonbush, and aquatic vegetation. R...