the Wheeler post office was established when the area became "thickly settled" by five families living in dugouts within a two-mile radius. Wheeler became the seat of Wheeler County 1906, and today serves as the regional, educational, medical, commercial, and agricultural center for the county along with extensive cattle feedlot operations.
Housed in restored jail; early-day sheriff's quarters authentically furnished. Displays of historical items from Wheeler County; antiques. In Mobeetie, 11 miles west via Texas 152. Nearby is historical marker for Fort Elliott, established in 1875. Number of soldiers was small, usually under 500
Wheeler, TX MuseumsHome furnishings, pioneer tools, ranch and farm equipment from early days of settlement. Also exhibits of works by local arti...
A party house and RV campsites are available for a small rental fee. The park also features an 18-hole golf course. Six miles...
Mile-Long Bridge Located west of Breckenridge on US 180 at the west end of the bridge Two-lane lighted, concrete ramp wit...
This is one of the largest privately owned cattle auctions. More than 100,000 head of cattle sold in the auction ring each ye...