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 MuseumsThe downtown gallery show cases contemporary art, sculpture and photography in its three galleries. Exhibits by local, region...
Most northerly of line of Federal posts established in Texas after Civil War to halt Indian depredations. Among regimental co...
Housed in restored QA&P Railroad depot. Features farming and ranching artifacts dating to previous century; large collection ...
Housed in the Old Carter House, built in 1909 and moved to five-acre tract just west of the hospital. Features county photos,...
Formed in freshwater mussels, pearls range in color from pink to rich purple. Local jewelers offer variety of settings for th...