Region: Panhandle Plains
Established in 1891 as the seat of Castro County. It is named for Rev. W.C.
Dimmitt. The hard feelings after Dimmitt was selected over Castro City as county
seat led to a gunfight between Ira Aten, a retired Texas Ranger, and Andrew
McClelland. A historical marker at the courthouse square commemorates the
event.
County excels in agriculture, producing large yields of corn, wheat,
sunflowers, sugar beets, potatoes, carrots, onions and cucumbers.
Dimmit is also home to the Ogallala Quilt Festival, as quilters from all over
the world and visitors gather here the first weekend in April to enjoy food,
fun, festivities and competition. 806/647-0465. www.ogallalaquilters.org.