Seminole was established and named the county seat shortly after Gaines County was organized in 1905, and was named for nearby Indian watering places. Gaines County is among the state's leaders in petroleum production, cotton, and peanuts.Seminole's school district covers some 1,149 square miles.
The pioneers' use of iron is evidenced in many artifacts; pots, pans, kettles, stoves, branding irons, and blacksmithing equipment. Also horse-drawn hack, saddles, and many everyday items used by early settlers, plus pictures and history of oil field discovery in 1935.(U.S. 180)
Seminole, TX Museums Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1
Railroad memorabilia, photographs, and books in historic 1911 depot....
General history exhibits of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles; railroad depot, old store, pioneer home from Ochiltree, covere...
506 acres of parkland feature camping, trailer facilities, picnicking, fishing, nature study and hiking trails. Home of state...
History of ranching told through 35 authentic structures moved to this 16-acre site: bunkhouse, barn, dugout, windmills, ranc...
One of the best preserved frontier military posts west of the Mississippi, this National Historic Landmark consists o...