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History in
a Pecan Shell
Perryton was founded
in 1919, and by 1920 had a population of 2,000. The town's economy
is based on its importance as a wheat-shipping center. |
Perryton, Texas
Landmarks / Attractions:
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Museum of
the Plains
1200 N. Main St.
806-435-6400
www.museumoftheplains.com
Hours:
Monday through Friday 9-5,
Sat 10-5 and Sunday 1-5.
Annual Pioneer Day celebration in August. |
Museum Of The
Plains
Photo
courtesy of Museum of the Plains, 2004 |
The Historic
1899 Santa Fe Depot (moved in from Fargo, Oklahoma) on Museum grounds.
This was the first building moved to the museum
Photo
courtesy Museum of the Plains, 2004 |
The depot on
museum grounds in 2009
Photo
Courtesy Barclay
Gibson,July 2009 |
The old ATSF
Depot in 1987
Photo and Information Courtesy Doyle Davis |
L - Perryton
Mainstreet
R - Sunset on the Plains
Photo courtesy of Museum of the Plains, 2004 |
Old Perryton
water tower on the north side of town.
Photo
courtesy Terry
Jeanson, March 2008 |
| Texas
Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing
Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories,
landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact
us. |
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