Wolfforth, TX
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About Wolfforth
- • Musician Lloyd Maines, a steel guitar legend, hails from Wolfforth.
- • The Wolfforth Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture supports the local economy.
- • The Santa Fe Railway's westward expansion established Wolfforth as a vital shipping point.
- • Local legend says a time capsule is buried near the Wolfforth water tower.
- • The Dust Bowl significantly impacted Wolfforth's agriculture and economy.
- • Named after J.E. Wolffarth, a railroad official, it was established in 1908.
- • With over 7,000 residents, it's growing faster than many nearby towns.
- • At 3,340 feet above sea level, the air is noticeably drier than coastal cities.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, remains a significant part of the economy.
- • The town feels friendly, close-knit, and exudes small-town charm.
- • The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team is a major draw nearby.
- • Monterey High School's football rivalry with Lubbock High is legendary.
- • The area is characterized by the redbed plains of the Permian geologic period.
- • The city lies within the Brazos River watershed.
- • The black-tailed prairie dog is commonly found in the surrounding area.
- • The region is part of the Rolling Plains ecosystem, characterized by grasses and mesquite trees.
- • The area was historically inhabited by various Plains Indian tribes.
- • US 62/82 runs east-west through Wolfforth.