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 MuseumsCourse Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...
This quaint museum highlights all military branches from the Revolutionary War to present. Exhibits include guns, swords, uni...
El Paseo extends between Fort Concho and Concho Avenue and follows a footpath from the fort used by the soldiers stationed he...
U.S. Army post established in 1851 at another location by Gen. William G. Belknap; moved same year to present site along Braz...
248-acre day-use park operated by the city. Prairie Dog Town in park is one of few remaining colonies of its type in the nati...