Follett, TX
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About Follett
- • Country singer, Johnny Duncan, known for hits like 'Sweet Country Woman,' was born in Follett.
- • Follett is not known to be the birthplace of any major invention or cultural movement.
- • The arrival of the railroad in the early 1900s established Follett as a shipping point.
- • Follett's claim to fame is as the 'blackest land in the Panhandle'.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Follett's agricultural economy and population.
- • Named for a Santa Fe Railroad official, Follett was established in 1917.
- • With about 400 residents, the population is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 2,723 feet, Follett's elevation provides expansive Panhandle views.
- • Agriculture, particularly wheat and cattle, remains Follett's primary industry.
- • A quiet, peaceful atmosphere pervades, offering a respite from fast-paced city life.
- • The Amarillo Sod Poodles, a Double-A team, are the closest pro sports, known for their unique name.
- • Follett High School's football team has a strong history of competing in state championships.
- • The Beaver River flows near Follett, part of the North Canadian River watershed.