Established as Archer County seat in 1881. In early years was retail and shipping center for area ranches; still retail center for county. Agriculture includes cattle ranching,...
Established as Archer County seat in 1881. In early years was retail and shipping center for area ranches; still retail center for county. Agriculture includes cattle ranching, and wheat and dairy farming. Shallow oil wells drilled in 1920s still contribute to area economy.
Outdoor recreation includes 9-hole golf course, and city park with swimming, picnicking and RV hookups. Hunting in season for dove, wild turkey, quail and deer.
Booked Up Inc. bookstore offers largest collection of antiquarian books in the U.S.; gathered over several years by native son Larry McMurtry, author of popular Western novel, “Lonesome Dove.” Rare and unusual books, as well as out-of-print publications. Occupies renovated buildings on both sides of Main St. 940/574-2511.
Also, site of two movies based on novels written by McMurtry; “The Last Picture Show” filmed in 1971 and “Texasville” in 1989.