Established in 1881, Cisco developed as a marketing and distribution center for the large cattle and agricultural area. The economy was stimulated by the discovery of the Ranger oil pool in 1917. Cisco continues as a center for oil and gas production, along with diversified agriculture and manufacturing. It is the home of Cisco Junior College.
There are several sites around the Cisco where excellent fossil hunting can be found.
Bought by Conrad Hilton in 1919 when that was the only way he could get a place to sleep, hotel became first in Hilton chain. Hilton saw a financial opportunity in providing rooms to oil field workers;
Cisco, TX Museums Course Access: Public
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What better place for a monument to mules than this uniquely named town? Mules pulled the covered wagons west, plowed the fir...
A favorite photo subject, monument stands at north end of Dalhart's V-shaped underpass. Designed by a cowboy after a widow as...
One of most impressive drives in state is Texas 207 south toward Silverton. For miles agricultural riches spread from horizon...
343-acre park contains dance pavilion, playground, picnic sites, jogging and nature trails, and prairie dog town. Regular and...
Several city parks along Concho River offer golf, tennis, fishing, swimming and picnicking....