Dalhart
Founded in 1901 at the junction of two railroads, Dalhart was known as the headquarters of the famous XIT Ranch, 3,050,000 acres which were deeded by the state to the Capital Syndicate of Chicago in exchange for building the Texas state capital in Austin.
The city was first called Twist, the designation of a railroad section, later Denrock, combining the railroad names, and finally Dalhart, a syllable combination of two counties (Dallam and Hartley) in which the town lies. Currently Dalhart is the seat of Dallam County and a shipping point for cattle, grains and other agricultural products.
Empty Saddle Monument
A favorite photo subject, monument stands at north end of Dalhart's V-shaped underpass. Designed by a cowboy after a widow asked that a horse bearing an empty saddle appear in…
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Things to Do in Dalhart
XIT Ranch
Famed XIT was world's largest ranch under fence in 1880s, three million acres! The State…
Learn more →XIT Rodeo & Reunion
Honors old-time XIT ranch hands and celebrates the heritage of the huge ranch. Even features…
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Fantastic opportunities for viewing and photographing various species of birds and other wildlife await visitors.…
Learn more →XIT Historical Museum
Wealth of exhibits include XIT Ranch, railroad antiques, Indian artifacts, frontier firearms, cowboy clothing, saddles…
Learn more →LaRita Theater
A beautifully restored theatre with professional and amateur stage productions produced by Dalhart Community Theatre.
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