Miami, TX
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About Miami
- • Singer-songwriter Hank Thompson, known for honky-tonk music, was born near Miami.
- • The Miami Chief newspaper has served the community since the early 1900s.
- • The Fort Worth and Denver Railway's arrival in 1887 spurred Miami's growth.
- • Miami was once a contender for the state capital of Texas.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted the Miami area's agriculture.
- • Named after the Miami Indians, the town was established in 1887.
- • With 147 people, its population is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Its elevation of 2,792 feet offers expansive views of the Texas Panhandle.
- • Ranching and agriculture are the foundation of the local economy.
- • There is a feeling of small-town pride and quiet perseverance in Miami.
- • The Amarillo Sod Poodles, a Double-A baseball team, are the closest pro sports.
- • Miami High School's football team has a history of strong performances in six-man football.
- • The Canadian River flows near Miami, providing water for the region.
- • The Gray County Courthouse, built in 1928, is located in Miami.
- • U.S. Highway 60 passes through Miami, connecting it to other towns in the Texas Panhandle.