Region: Panhandle Plains
This town, the seat of Shackelford County, was an early supply point on
Western Trail to Dodge City.
It is still important as ranch land, with beef cattle supplying 90 percent of
county's agricultural income. Also oil producing and oil-well supply center.
"Fort Griffin Fandangle" is presented last two weekends in June by more than
200 townsfolk under the stars of the West Texas sky. Musical re-enactment of the
settling of Fort Griffin—a colorful mixture of history and tall tales in song
and dance.
Nearby Cities: Newcastle, Caddo, Moran, Fort Griffin, Eastland, Olney, more...