Borger was established following the discovery of a rich Panhandle Oil Field in 1926. In just months, a boom town of tents and shacks sprang up, and the population numbered more than 40,000. Orderly growth soon replaced the ribald oil boom days, and now Borger is a center for oil, chemicals, and cattle. Tanks and towers of oil and petrochemical plants dominate the skyline. Borger is the home of Frank Phillips College.
A 25-mile loop west and north to Stinnett crosses rough, canyon-cut landscapes of the Canadian River brakes;
Borger, TX Scenic DrivesSite where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. Kit Carson (in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowly escaped defeat by Kiowa and Comanche Indians who had been molesting wagon trains and settlers. Ten years later, in 1874
Borger, TX Historic Sites16 parks offer extensive picnic facilities, tennis courts, sports fields, playground equipment, swimming pools, and two 18-hole golf courses.
Borger, TX City Parks Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Founded 1935, oldest national wildlife refuge in Texas. Established principally for migratory waterfowl, also home of native ...
Living specimens of some 16 species of fish found in Lake Meredith and the Canadian River are among primary features of the f...
U.S. Army post established in 1851 at another location by Gen. William G. Belknap; moved same year to present site along Braz...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Small lake for fishing; swimming pool, walking trail and picnic areas. At south edge of city on U.S. 84....