the Wheeler post office was established when the area became "thickly settled" by five families living in dugouts within a two-mile radius. Wheeler became the seat of Wheeler County 1906, and today serves as the regional, educational, medical, commercial, and agricultural center for the county along with extensive cattle feedlot operations.
Housed in restored jail; early-day sheriff's quarters authentically furnished. Displays of historical items from Wheeler County; antiques. In Mobeetie, 11 miles west via Texas 152. Nearby is historical marker for Fort Elliott, established in 1875. Number of soldiers was small, usually under 500
Wheeler, TX MuseumsCollections from pioneer era, farm and ranch implements, guns, Indian artifacts, photographs, paintings....
Housed in old post office, displays include industry (cattle, cotton, railroad) exhibits, local Indian artifacts, period-furn...
This visual arts museum features a broad range of paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures and textiles from 20th-century a...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
The City Park (Fair Park) has a beautiful lake, walking trail, and a playground. There is a historical marker for Goodnight T...