Seminole was established and named the county seat shortly after Gaines County was organized in 1905, and was named for nearby Indian watering places. Gaines County is among the state's leaders in petroleum production, cotton, and peanuts.Seminole's school district covers some 1,149 square miles.
The pioneers' use of iron is evidenced in many artifacts; pots, pans, kettles, stoves, branding irons, and blacksmithing equipment. Also horse-drawn hack, saddles, and many everyday items used by early settlers, plus pictures and history of oil field discovery in 1935.(U.S. 180)
Seminole, TX Museums Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1
In the Heart of the Texas Panhandle on East Interstate Highway 40, one of the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers operated by...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
This sleek, new facility offers varied and changing exhibits of different media from many eras. This is a cooperative project...
Operated by the Moran Historical Society, the museum is housed in the former First Christian Church building. Also includes t...
Two city-maintained parks, with shaded picnic facilities, playground equipment, swimming pool and lighted tennis court....