Perryton, Texas, Ochiltree County seat. (original) (raw)

History in a Pecan Shell

Perryton was founded in 1919, and by 1920 had a population of 2,000. The town's economy is based on its importance as a wheat-shipping center.

Perryton, Texas Landmarks / Attractions:

Museum of the Plains

1200 N. Main St.
806-435-6400

www.museumoftheplains.com
Hours:
Monday through Friday 9-5,
Sat 10-5 and Sunday 1-5.

Annual Pioneer Day celebration in August.

Museum Of The Plains
Photo courtesy of Museum of the Plains, 2004

The Historic 1899 Santa Fe Depot (moved in from Fargo, Oklahoma) on Museum grounds. This was the first building moved to the museum
Photo courtesy Museum of the Plains, 2004

The depot on museum grounds in 2009
Photo Courtesy Barclay Gibson,July 2009

The old ATSF Depot in 1987
Photo and Information Courtesy Doyle Davis

L - Perryton Mainstreet
R - Sunset on the Plains
Photo courtesy of Museum of the Plains, 2004

Old Perryton water tower on the north side of town.
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, March 2008

Texas Escapes, in its purpose to preserve historic, endangered and vanishing Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories, landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact us.