Monuments
Empty Saddle Monument
A favorite photo subject, monument stands at north end of Dalhart’s V-shaped underpass. Designed by a cowboy after a widow asked that a horse bearing an empty saddle appear in annual reunion parade in tribute to her husband, former XIT Ranch cowpoke. U.S. 87 north.
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More Things to Do
Lake Rita Blanca State Park
Fantastic opportunities for viewing and photographing various species of birds and other wildlife await visitors.…
Learn more →LaRita Theater
A beautifully restored theatre with professional and amateur stage productions produced by Dalhart Community Theatre.
Learn more →XIT Historical Museum
Wealth of exhibits include XIT Ranch, railroad antiques, Indian artifacts, frontier firearms, cowboy clothing, saddles…
Learn more →Outdoors