Photographer: Kevin Stillman
Region: Panhandle Plains
Established in 1902, it grew from a water well and switch on Choctaw,
Oklahoma and Texas Railroad. It was once known as the "uplift city" because of a
ladies undergarment factory. It also was the former site of World War II German
prisoner-of-war camp. Now the town is a trade center for surrounding farms and
ranches. Murals along Main Street (old U.S. 66) depict history of city and
area.
A restored 1930s Phillips 66 station lies on old westbound U.S. 66 road and
is considered one of best re-created sites by the Old Route 66 Association. The
Commercial District, which includes 43 contributing properties, is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. The District is along North Main, First
and Railroad streets, roughly bounded by Railroad, Lowe, Second and Gray
streets.
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