The "World's Largest Jack Rabbit" was first pioneered by former Attorney General John Ben Shepperd during his term as Odessa Chamber of Commerce president in 1962
Odessa, TX One Of A KindsThe Town of Texon, Texas was founded in 1924 by the Big Lake Oil Company. Texon was established on the railroad line owned by the Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient of Texas Railroad. This railroad line extended from San Angelo to Alpine and survived mainly on Texas oil traffic. In 1924
Odessa, TX Railroad HistoryThis landmark depot was purchased from the Panhandle- Santa Fe Railway in 1972. Built in 1892 it served as a railway terminal until 1950. It was then moved to Odessa and next to the historical Barn Door Restaurant in 1972
Odessa, TX Railroad HistoryThe Parker House Museum is Odessa's newest addition to the historical records of Odessa. In 1935, the Parker family moved int...
The children's museum, part of the Museum of the Southwest complex, features three exhibition areas filled with natural light...
The only semi-public golf course in Odessa. Both members and non-members are welcome to play....
At historic San Solomon Springs, facilities include motel with meeting room, camping and trailer sites, rest rooms with hot s...
When pioneers and gold seekers surged west in the mid-1800s, national concern focused on secure travel routes. In Texas, near...