Silverton was established as the county seat when Briscoe County was organized in 1892. One of only two towns in county, Silverton is the commercial center for the immense farming-ranching area that includes spectacular scenery in Palo Duro Canyon, Tule Canyon and the edge of Cap Rock.
Vivid illustrations of High Plains topography along Texas 86 and Texas 207
Silverton, TX Scenic DrivesBuilt in 1892, old stone jailhouse is oldest building in county. Features old jail office with cells upstairs. Outside is restored windmill. On courthouse square. Visitors should visit county attorney'
Silverton, TX MuseumsThis is one of the largest privately owned cattle auctions. More than 100,000 head of cattle sold in the auction ring each ye...
Large collection of barbed wire artifacts, including different cuts with fence building tools related to the wire. Other exhi...
A chain of sand dunes extend for 130 miles, three to five miles wide. Archeological findings show that the area was inhabited...
Water-oriented recreation featured at this 524-acre park. Visitors find campsites with/without hookups, rest rooms with showe...