Borden, TX
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About Borden
- • Singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham, known for "The Weary Kind," hails from Borden County.
- • While not invented here, Borden County's ranching culture deeply shaped Western music.
- • Ranching and agriculture established Borden County's presence in West Texas.
- • Borden County has a very sparse population and is one of Texas's least populated counties.
- • The Dust Bowl greatly impacted Borden County's agriculture and economy in the 1930s.
- • Named for Gail Borden Jr., inventor of condensed milk, it was established in 1891.
- • Around 641 residents live there, fewer than many apartment buildings.
- • At 2,444 feet, the elevation offers vast, panoramic views of the plains.
- • Agriculture, specifically ranching and farming, remains the primary industry.
- • A quiet, peaceful feeling permeates the town, reflecting its rural charm.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, located 300 miles east, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • High school football is a major focus, uniting the community every Friday night.
- • The area's geology features Permian-age redbed formations.
- • The Double Mountain Fork Brazos River flows near Borden County.
- • Pronghorn antelope are commonly seen in the area.
- • The region is part of the Rolling Plains ecosystem, characterized by grasslands and mesquite trees.
- • U.S. Highway 180 provides access to Borden County.