Borger was established following the discovery of a rich Panhandle Oil Field in 1926. In just months, a boom town of tents and shacks sprang up, and the population numbered more than 40,000. Orderly growth soon replaced the ribald oil boom days, and now Borger is a center for oil, chemicals, and cattle. Tanks and towers of oil and petrochemical plants dominate the skyline. Borger is the home of Frank Phillips College.
A 25-mile loop west and north to Stinnett crosses rough, canyon-cut landscapes of the Canadian River brakes;
Borger, TX Scenic Drives16 parks offer extensive picnic facilities, tennis courts, sports fields, playground equipment, swimming pools, and two 18-hole golf courses.
Borger, TX City ParksSite where two famous Indian battles were fought. Col. Kit Carson (in his last fight) and his U.S. troops in 1864 narrowly escaped defeat by Kiowa and Comanche Indians who had been molesting wagon trains and settlers. Ten years later, in 1874
Borger, TX Historic Sites Course Access: Semi-Private
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Pioneer clothes, dishes, farm equipment, documents, saddles, barbed wire, and larger-than-life horse statue, brought to Colem...
A nightclub and restaurant area where restaurants feature all types of food. The Cactus Theater is a restored 1930s motion pi...
Honors Lubbock and West Texas natives who have made significant contributions in entertainment industry. Plaques include Mac ...
The history of railroading in West Texas comes alive at the old depot. In addition to housing the Railway Museum of San Angel...
No visit to Lubbock is complete without a stop to view the most comprehensive permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and ...