The Winkler County seat was a mere village in 1926 when the population of the entire county was 81. Then oil was discovered nearby in the fabulous Permian Basin, and the boom was on. Today Kermit is a center for oil and petroleum-based industries. The County-owned golf course 7 miles west on Texas 302 is open daily except Mon.
For information on area attractions, dining, or events, stop by the chamber of commerce at 112 N. Poplar.
City's oldest existing structure; first built about five miles south of town on the four-section claim of W.H. Seastrunk in 1907. Lumber was bought in to Pecos and freighted to Kermit from Monahans. In 1910
Kermit, TX Historic Buildings Course Access: Public
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When pioneers and gold seekers surged west in the mid-1800s, national concern focused on secure travel routes. In Texas, near...
The northern half of the park, north of State Highway 118, has been designated the Limpia Canyon Primitive Area, a special us...
Auto racing every Sat. night from mid-April to mid-Oct. on 1/2 mile, semi-banked clay oval racetrack. Race car categories inc...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Established in 1682 as mission for Piros, Thanos, and Jemes Indians. Originally located about 12 leagues from Guadalupe Missi...