Quitaque (KIT-a-KWAY) originally was the site of trading post dealing with the Plains Indians. It became a stagecoach stop in 1890 and grew to a village serving the surrounding ranches and farms. The town was named for the nearby Quitaque Creek and Ranch.
Ask about the Circle Dot Caprock Adventure at the Circle Dot Ranch. From May through October the ranch features a Comanchero Breakfast or a Chuckwagon Supper. They are available with a combined total of 20 or more.
Park covers 13,960 acres in one of the state's most scenic regions. Erosion has carved spectacular landscapes at the edge of the Caprock (local terminology for the High Plains);
Quitaque, TX State ParksPark covers 13,960 acres in one of the state's most scenic regions. Erosion has carved spectacular landscapes at the edge of the Caprock (local terminology for the High Plains);
Quitaque, TX State ParksSmall lake for fishing; swimming pool, walking trail and picnic areas. At south edge of city on U.S. 84....
Famed XIT was world's largest ranch under fence in 1880s, three million acres! The State of Texas, far richer in land than ca...
Home furnishings, pioneer tools, ranch and farm equipment from early days of settlement. Also exhibits of works by local arti...
Barbed-wire collection and other relics from early settlers on view in county courthouse, which was built in 1936 to replace ...
The library houses a large collection of Robert E. Howard first edition books as well as original manuscripts and Weird Tales...