Borger was established following the discovery of a rich Panhandle Oil Field in 1926. In just months, a boom town of tents and shacks sprang up, and the population numbered more than 40,000. Orderly growth soon replaced the ribald oil boom days, and now Borger is a center for oil, chemicals, and cattle. Tanks and towers of oil and petrochemical plants dominate the skyline. Borger is the home of Frank Phillips College.
A 25-mile loop west and north to Stinnett crosses rough, canyon-cut landscapes of the Canadian River brakes;
Borger, TX Scenic DrivesSite where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. Kit Carson (in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowly escaped defeat by Kiowa and Comanche Indians who had been molesting wagon trains and settlers. Ten years later, in 1874
Borger, TX Historic Sites16 parks offer extensive picnic facilities, tennis courts, sports fields, playground equipment, swimming pools, and two 18-hole golf courses.
Borger, TX City Parks Course Access: Public
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:
Barbed-wire collection and other relics from early settlers on view in county courthouse, which was built in 1936 to replace ...
During the winter the hot water discharge is a favorite place to fish especially for white bass and hybrid striped bass. Dur...
10-acre park on Elm Creek features camping facilities, playground and picnic areas, swimming pool, and miniature golf course....
More than 230 cattle brands that are being used or have been used in Mitchell County on a 10-ft. by 50-ft. wall, signifying t...
Heritage Center-The old jail served as the detention center until 1973. It now houses the original cells and a never-used gal...