Sonora, TX
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About Sonora
- • Country singer Johnny Bush, known for "Whiskey River," was born in Sonora, TX.
- • The Cactus Hotel chain, known for its West Texas hospitality, originated near Sonora.
- • The completion of the railroad in 1886 established Sonora as a major shipping point.
- • A local legend persists about a hidden stash of gold buried near the town square.
- • The 1920s oil boom transformed Sonora from a ranching town to a bustling hub.
- • Named in 1890 for a sheep ranch, Sonora incorporated in 1901.
- • With around 3,000 residents, Sonora is smaller than many Texas high school graduating classes.
- • At 2,126 feet, Sonora is high enough to offer surprisingly clear starry nights.
- • Ranching, particularly sheep and goat, remains a dominant industry in Sonora.
- • Sonora evokes a feeling of quiet resilience and warm, small-town charm.
- • The San Antonio Spurs, 140 miles away, won five NBA championships since 1999.
- • Sonora High School's football team has a storied history with multiple state playoff appearances.
- • The landscape features karst topography formed from dissolving limestone.
- • Sonora Caverns, a stunning cave system, lies a few miles southwest.
- • The town sits within the watershed of the Devils River.
- • The area is home to the Texas horned lizard.
- • Live oak trees are a prominent feature of the local landscape.
- • In 1916, a major flood devastated the town, causing significant damage.
- • The Sutton County Courthouse, built in 1890, stands as a prominent landmark.
- • U.S. Highway 277 passes through Sonora, connecting it to San Angelo.