Wichita County

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Burkburnett

Burkburnett was first settled in the 1860s by pioneers D.P. McCracken and H.C. Ackers on Gilbert Creek in northeastern Wichita County. Cowboys on the giant Samuel Burk Burnett 6666 Ranch…

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Cities in Wichita County

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Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Electra

Named after cattle baron W.T. Waggoner's daughter, Electra is located in the western edge of…

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Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls was named for the Wichita Indians who lived near the waterfalls on what…

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