boat ramps and fishing. Call ahead about water levels. About 28 miles south of Pampa via Texas 70 and F.M. 2477. 806/779-2092.
MOBEETIE JAIL MUSEUM —The restored 1886 native rock jail features a sheriff’s quarters, the restored Old Mobeetie school building and a barbershop. Historical items from Wheeler County are displayed. Facilities include RV hookups and a covered pavilion. Wheeler Avenue in Mobeetie. 31 miles east of Pampa. 806/845-2028.
www.mobeetie.com.
THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST —Standing tall above the flat prairie is a 190-foot-tall cross that can be seen for almost 20 miles. The arms of the cross are 110 feet wide. At the intersection of I-40 and F.M. 295, just west of Groom.
WHITE DEER LAND MUSEUM —The museum show cases the Red River War of 1874-75. Includes exhibits from early ranching days and artifacts of the White Deer Land Company. 112-116 S. Cuyler St. 806/669-8041.
PANHANDLE POP. 2,348
ALT. 3,451
PANHANDLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 806/537-3746.
This town is named for its location in the Texas Pan- handle. Hunting opportunities are abundant. The restored Santa Fe depot serves as city hall. Events include an old-fashioned July Fourth celebration.
SCENIC DRIVE —F.M. 293 west to Texas 136 north provides views of High Plains agriculture and the rolling grasslands of the Canadian River Valley. A historical marker beside Texas 136, one-half mile south of F.M. 293, marks a portion of an old wagon trail. Texas 136 leads north to Lake Meredith and popular federal recreational areas around it. See FRITCH.
SQUARE HOUSE MUSEUM —Displays interpret the history, natural history and art of the Texas Panhandle. Multiple structures include the historic Square House, the oldest building in the city. Guided tours by arrangement. Pioneer Park on Texas 207. 806/537-3524.
www.squarehousemuseum.org.
THOMAS CREE’S LITTLE TREE —Early settler, Thomas Cree, planted a bois d’arc tree that thrived for years. After the tree was accidentally killed, county residents planted a new one as a memorial to early pioneers. The site is marked by two state historical markers. On U.S. 60, about five miles southwest of the city.
PERRYTON POP. 9,349
ALT. 2,942 MAP A-11
PERRYTON-OCHILTREE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 806/435-6575.
www.perryton.org.
Perryton is known as “Wheatheart of the Nation” for its top wheat-producing status, which is honored with a weeklong celebration each August.
Self-guided Panhandle Trail Adventures Day Trips maps are available at the chamber of commerce.
MUSEUM OF THE PLAINS —Includes history exhibits of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, the history of the railroad depot, an old store, a pioneer home from Ochiltree, a covered wagon and barbed wire. 1200 N. Main. 806/435-6400.
PLAINVIEW POP. 21,305
ALT. 3,366 MAP F-10
PLAINVIEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 1906 W. 5th St. 806/296-7431 or 800/658-2685.
www.plainviewtexaschamber.com.
Plainview was named for its magnificent view of the plains. Recreational facilities include an 18-hole golf course. Excellent antique shopping is available in the historic downtown area. It is the home of Wayland Baptist University.
Events include the KKYN/Bar None Rodeo and Fiesta Campesina in July, Cinco De Mayo in May,
MAP C-10
HAVE YOU HERD?
FOR A SMALL DEPOSIT, CAPROCK Canyon State Park and Trailway visitors may check out the audio driving guide that allows exploration at the guests’ pace. Be on your way and witness red bluffs, wildlife, scenic views, the Offi cial Texas State Bison Herd and more.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ caprock-canyons
★ and Cowboy Days and Diez y Seis in September.
ABRAHAM FAMILY ART GALLERY —One of the first art centers in the Southwest is in the Learning Resources Center on the Wayland Baptist University campus. Rotating exhibits. 1900 W. Seventh. 806/291-1000.
www.wbu.edu.
HISTORIC DISTRICT —A nationally recognized historic district features brick streets installed during the World War I era, specialty shops, antique shops and restaurants. Designated a Texas and National Main Street City. For a brochure, call the Main Street office. 806/296-1119.
www.ci.plainview.tx.us.
MUSEUM OF THE LLANO ESTACADO —This museum bears the traditional Spanish name for the Texas High Plains. Exhibits chronologically describe the geological, prehistoric, cultural and economic development in this area. 1900 W. Eighth St. Housed in the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Regional Heritage Center. 806/291-3660.
POST POP. 5,470
ALT. 2,590 MAP H-10
POST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: In the historic Santa Fe Depot. 1 Santa Fe Plaza. 806/495-3461.
www.postcitytexas.com.
Post was named for C.W. Post, the cereal manufacturer who founded the town in 1907 to demonstrate his economic ideas. The town was designed to be a center for farmers who owned their own land in a region of giant ranches. From 1910-13, the city was the scene of some of the most elaborate series of experiments in rainmaking ever undertaken in the nation. Explosives were detonated in the atmosphere at timed intervals, but rainfall records do not indicate success. Post is on the Caprock escarpment of the Llano
Estacado, the southeastern edge of the Great Plains. It is designated as a Texas Main Street City and continues as a Sustaining City. Historic Main Street is lined with shops in restored buildings. The Garza Theater was one of the first movie theaters in West Texas to feature silent films. The Post Stampede Rodeo and Parade is held in August.
CENTENNIAL PLAZA —The plaza honors veterans and other citizens who helped make C.W. Post’s dream a reality. On the Garza County Courthouse lawn.
GARZA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM —The rooms and hallways of this 1910 colonial-style building display ranch, cowboy and pioneer household items, Native American artifacts and a typical frontier chapel. 119 North Ave. N. 806/495-2207.
LLANO ESTACADO TOURIST MARKER —Caprock Escarpment, a range of flat-topped “mountains,” is the eastern boundary of the Llano Estacado or “Staked Plains.” The marker provides details. On U.S. 84 between Post and Justiceburg.
OS MUSEUM —In one of the original buildings built by C.W. Post, this museum rotates exhibits. Seasonal displays include eggs by Fabergé, Waterford and Lalique during Easter. It houses the collection of the owners of the OS Ranch. 201 E. Main St. 806/495-3570.
SCENIC DRIVE —F.M. 669 south toward Gail reaches the edge of the Texas High Plains. The highway descends the edge where the plains end, traveling through panoramas of steep cliffs and canyons.
QUANAH POP. 2,531
ALT. 1,568 MAP F-13
QUANAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 220 S. Main St. 940/663-2222.
Named for Quanah Parker, the last great chief of the Comanche tribe, and son of a Comanche chief and Anglo captive Cynthia Ann Parker. (See Old Fort Parker listing in GROESBECK.) Historic sites around the city include the Hardeman
County Courthouse, Quanah Parker Memorial and Walkway, Hardeman County Veterans Monument, Trinity Episcopal and First Presbyterian churches, and the Capt. Bill McDonald marker. Annual events include Quanah Rodeo, Fall Festival,
Quanah Alumni Reunion, Christmas parade/festival and Winter Fest.
COPPER BREAKS STATE PARK —The Rolling Plains expand into the wide-open spaces of North Texas. This land has been cut by the Pease River into gullies, mesas and juniper breaks. Two small lakes offer fishing. Equestrian campers can take a 9.5-mile overland trail through the backcountry. Copper Breaks is designated as a National Dark Sky
Park. From April through October, visitors go on an after-dark guided adventure of the night skies with its Star Walk program. Also, in April Copper Breaks hosts the annual Horned Toad Cook off. Admission charge. 777 Park Road 62. 940/839-4331.
www.tpwd.texas. gov/state-parks/copper-breaks.
HARDEMAN COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM —Housed in a county jail built in 1890, the upper-floor cells were left intact. A history museum on the lower floor features the history of Quanah and Hardeman County. 105 Green St. 940/663-5272.
MEDICINE MOUNDS —Four unusual cone-shaped hills rise about 350 feet above the surrounding plains. The area was named by the Comanche tribe, who believed the mounds were the dwelling place of spirits. The mounds are on private property at U.S. 287 and F.M. 1166. A drive-by view is about five miles south. Downtown Medicine Mound Museum — The
museum, in the heart of a ghost town established in 1911, showcases photos of early day residents and features three historical makers regarding the Hicks and Cobbs General Merchandise Store established in 1927. 292 Spur FM 91 S. In Medicine Mound. 940/839-4451 or 940/704-8664.
QUANAH, ACME AND PACIFIC RAILROAD DEPOT — This structure was built in 1908 in a Spanish-mission style. It is an extension of the Hardeman County Jail museum, and it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Includes veterans and Masonic rooms, along with rooms furnished by NASA and the Smithsonian Institution. 102 Mercer St. 940/663-5272.
QUITAQUE POP. 378
ALT. 2,570
QUITAQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 806/455-1456.
www.quitaque.org.
Quitaque (KIT-a-KWAY) was first settled by Comanchero trader Jose Piedad Tayfoya, who operated a trading post on the site from 1865-67. George Baker head- quartered the Lazy F Ranch here. Charles Goodnight bought the Lazy F in 1880 and introduced the name Quitaque.
CAPROCK CANYONS STATE PARK AND TRAILWAY — In the red bluffs near Lake Theo, archeologists un- earthed bison jawbones. A replica of this discovery is displayed in the park. Descendants of the Charles Goodnight bison herd, dubbed the “Official Texas State Bison Herd,” are pastured here. Offers developed camp- sites and backcountry sites. Admission charge. 3.5 miles
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