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artifacts from the early 20th century. 113 S. Wetherbee St. 325/773-2500.


LAKE—Lake Stamford—This impoundment has parks with boat ramps, fishing, picnicking and camping. About 15 miles northeast of Stamford via U.S. 277. 325/773-2723.


MACKENZIE TRAIL MONUMENT—Descendants of early ranchers erected this large marker describing the famous Mackenzie Trail and what it meant to area pioneers. Intersection of U.S. 277/Texas 6 north.


STANTON POP. 2,847


ALT. 2,664 MAP L-10


MARTIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 432/756-3386. www.stantontex.com.


The town was named to honor Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The Old Martin County Jail can be viewed by appointment (432/756-2231. 209 N. Saint Peter).


MARTIN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—The museum features county history: Native American and Catholic heritage, a ranching exhibit, and oil and railroad development. 207 E. Broadway. At Convent Street. 432/756-2722.


STRATFORD POP. 2,050


ALT. 3,695 MAP A-9


SHERMAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: 301 N. Main. 806/366-2897. www.shermancountytx.org.


This city was established in the middle of a night in May 1901, when Sherman County records were moved from the former county seat at Coldwater. Texas Rangers were called to settle the dispute. Coldwater has since disappeared.


SHERMAN COUNTY DEPOT MUSEUM—A local history museum displays farm and ranch memorabilia, Native American artifacts and prehistoric fossils. A Quanah Parker Trail Arrow is found here. U.S. 54 at Main Street. 806/396-2583.


SWEETWATER POP. 10,652


ALT. 2,164


SWEETWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 810 E. Broadway. 325/235-5488. www.sweetwatertexas.org.


The town began as a store established for buffalo hunters. The Commercial Historic District is in the National Register of Historic Places and includes architecture from the 1900s–30s. The Spanish colonial revival style Municipal Auditorium is in the National Register and is a Texas historic landmark. Elvis Presley performed twice here in the 1950s. 400 Locust St. The Nolan County Coliseum Complex features


livestock shows, rodeos and the “World’s Largest Rattlesnake Round-up” in March. The Nolan County Fair is in August (220 Coliseum Drive. 325/235-3484. www.nolancc.com). The town is a gateway to the Texas Forts Trail. Nolan


County is home to one of the largest wind farms in the United States. The turbines stand 262 feet tall and are visible from I-20 and Texas 70.


LAKES—Lake Sweetwater—The Sweetwater Lake is surrounded by a city park. Includes fishing, boat ramp, picnicking, camping and a golf course. Call ahead about water levels. About eight miles southeast of Sweetwater via F.M. 1856. 325/236-6952.


NATIONAL WASP WWII MUSEUM—Originally the home of the Sweetwater Airport, “Hangar One” now show- cases the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII. Free. 210 Avenger Field Road. Off I-20 at


MAP K-12 The 54-foot Wichita Falls waterfall is located on the south bank of the Wichita River. 210 Loop 170. 325/235-0099. www.waspmuseum.org.


PIONEER CITY-COUNTY MUSEUM—Housed in a restored southwestern home, this museum spotlights the lives of early Nolan County settlers. It includes Native American artifacts, a WASP exhibit and leather products. Free. 610 E. Third St. 325/235-8547. www.pioneermuseumtx.org.


TAHOKA POP. 2,548


ALT. 3,090 MAP H-10


This town is named for the spring-fed Tahoka Lake northeast of town. Watch for the Tahoka Daisy mid- spring until frost. First discovered at Tahoka Lake, the lavender wildflower spreads over the plains to rival the bluebonnet and wild verbena.


O’DONNELL MUSEUM—Housed in a 1925 bank building, the museum includes local artifacts and an exhibit of the late Dan Blocker, “Hoss Cartwright” of classic TV western “Bonanza.” The star is remembered with a statue in the park across from the museum. Donations accepted. In O’Donnell about 16 miles south of Tahoka. Eighth and Doak streets. 806/428-3239.


PIONEER MUSEUM—The museum includes historical exhibits of early ranching days and pioneer mementos. 1600 Lockwood. 806/561-5339.


THROCKMORTON POP. 857


ALT. 1,272 MAP H-14


THROCKMORTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 116 N. Minter. 940/849-4411. www.throckmortontx.org.


The town is the named “The Capital of the Cow Country” by the Texas Legislature. The area is a popular destination for anglers and hunters. An RV park with full hook-ups is south of town. Annual events include the Wild Game and Brisket


Dinner in January, Ranch Rodeo and BBQ in May and Cow Country Christmas in December.


For more infor ma tion about Panhandle Plains, visit TravelTexas.com. 206


TULIA POP. 4,771


ALT. 3,501 MAP E-10


TULIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 127 SW Second St. 806/995-3547. www.tuliatexas.org.


OZARK TRAIL MARKER—The association was founded in 1913 to guide auto traffic across several states. Concrete obelisks note the distance to other towns along the route. The marker in Tulia, in courthouse square, is one of two in Texas still in its original spot.


SWISHER COUNTY ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM—The collection includes ranch and farm artifacts, period rooms, a replica of the J.O. Bass Blacksmith Shop, Native American artifacts and exhibits featuring Quanah Parker and Col. Ranald MacKenzie. The 1917 Jowell House is outside. 127 SW Second St. 806/995-2819.


TURKEY POP. 409


ALT. 2,348 MAP F-11


Wild turkeys discovered along a creek gave this town the name of Turkey Creek, and the settlement there was known as Turkey Roost. The post office shortened it to Turkey. Bob Wills is recognized with a monument at the west end of Main Street. The annual Bob Wills celebration is held in April (www.bobwillsday.com).


BOB WILLS MUSEUM—The museum honors the man known as the King of Western Swing, who was reared on a farm just north of the town. It includes memorabilia of the Texas Playboys and of Wills’ career. Sixth and Lyles streets. 806/423-1253 or 806/423-1033.


HISTORIC INN—Hotel Turkey—Built in 1927, it has PHOTO: KEVIN STILLMAN/TXDOT


DEPOT PUBLIC LIBRARY—Housed in the 1928 Cisco and Northeastern Railroad depot, displays include photographs from the railroad’s first day of operation and artifacts related to its operation. 120 E. Chestnut St. 940/849-3076.


THROCKMORTON COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM— Housed in the former county jail, it includes artifacts from early county settlers and the military from World War II. It also includes the original cells-intact with prisoners’ graffiti. 107 S. Eagle St. 940/849-3170.


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