Coleman, TX
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About Coleman
- • Singer-songwriter Johnny Rodriguez, known for his crossover country hits, hails from Coleman.
- • The Coleman County State Bank, a fixture of the local economy, was founded here.
- • Cattle ranching and agriculture brought settlers and spurred the town's initial growth.
- • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed and buried near Coleman, never recovered.
- • The drought of the 1950s devastated local agriculture and impacted Coleman's economy.
- • It was named for William D. Coleman, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, in 1858.
- • With around 4,200 residents, the population is small compared to nearby Abilene.
- • Sitting at 1,716 feet, the air is noticeably drier than in coastal Texas.
- • Agriculture and related services remain significant sources of employment.
- • A sense of quiet resilience hangs in the air, reflecting its agricultural heritage.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, approximately 180 miles away, are the closest major pro team.
- • Coleman High School's football team has a rich history, winning multiple state championships.
- • The area contains Pennsylvanian and Permian geologic formations with fossils.
- • The Jim Ned Creek flows near Coleman.
- • White-tailed deer are abundant in the county surrounding Coleman.
- • The area is part of the Cross Timbers and Prairies ecoregion with oak woodlands and grasslands.
- • In 1936, a major flood devastated Coleman after heavy rainfall.
- • The Coleman County Courthouse, built in 1884, stands as a prominent landmark.