Silverton, TX
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About Silverton
- • Singer-songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me", was born in Silverton.
- • The colorful, folksy art of Estelle Pinque reflects Silverton's rural life.
- • Cattle ranching and agriculture established the town as a regional hub.
- • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed near Silverton, never recovered.
- • The Dust Bowl devastated Silverton in the 1930s, impacting agriculture and population.
- • Named for its silver-colored soil, Silverton was founded in 1888.
- • Population hovers around 650, a steady decline from its peak.
- • At 3,274 feet, the air is crisp and views are expansive above the plains.
- • Agriculture, especially cotton and cattle, remains the economic backbone.
- • The vibe is peaceful, offering a quiet escape from city life.
- • The Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, are the closest major league team.
- • Silverton High School's six-man football team has a history of state championships.
- • The region's soil is primarily clay loam, typical of the Texas High Plains.
- • Caprock Canyon State Park, featuring dramatic canyons and mesas, is located nearby.
- • The White River flows near Silverton, eventually contributing to the Brazos River watershed.
- • Shortgrass prairie dominates the local flora.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Plains Indian tribes, including the Apache and Comanche.
- • In 1890, Silverton became the county seat of Briscoe County.
- • The Briscoe County Courthouse, a notable example of early 20th-century Texas courthouse architecture, was built in 1922.
- • State Highway 207 runs through Silverton, connecting it to other towns on the Texas High Plains.