Spearman, TX
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About Spearman
- • Musician Tooter Boatman, a renowned fiddler and bandleader, was born in Spearman.
- • The 'Spearman Spur,' a local newspaper documenting the town's history, originated here.
- • The arrival of the railroad in 1917 spurred rapid growth and cemented its existence.
- • A local legend claims buried treasure is hidden near the Beaver Creek bridge.
- • The Dust Bowl devastated farms in the 1930s, significantly impacting Spearman's economy.
- • Named after Thomas E. Spearman, the town was established in 1917.
- • With around 3,000 residents, Spearman is smaller than many Texas high school graduating classes.
- • At 3,162 feet, Spearman is higher than Denver's 'mile high' elevation... almost.
- • Agriculture, especially wheat and cattle farming, forms the backbone of Spearman's economy.
- • Spearman feels like a tight-knit community, full of hardworking people and quiet evenings.
- • Amarillo's Texas AirHogs, a former minor league baseball team, were a short drive away.
- • Spearman High School's Lynx football team boasts multiple state playoff appearances.
- • Beaver Creek, a tributary of the North Canadian River, flows near Spearman.
- • U.S. Highway 83 runs north-south through Spearman.