Abernathy, TX

About Abernathy

• • Singer-songwriter Josh Abbott, of the Josh Abbott Band, hails from Abernathy.
• • Abernathy once hosted a unique annual "Cotton Pageant" celebrating the local crop.
• • The Santa Fe Railroad's expansion spurred Abernathy's founding and growth.
• • Abernathy's old movie theater is rumored to have a secret underground tunnel.
• • The Dust Bowl devastated Abernathy in the 1930s, impacting agriculture greatly.
• • Named for M.C. Abernathy, it was established in 1909 along the railroad.
• • With a population around 2,700, it is smaller than nearby Lubbock.
• • Sitting at 3,366 feet, the air is drier than in coastal cities.
• • Agriculture, especially cotton farming, remains a dominant industry.
• • Abernathy feels like a quiet, comforting step back into simpler times.
• • The Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock are the closest major sports presence.
• • Abernathy High School's football team frequently contends for district titles.
• • The area's soil is primarily fertile sandy loam, suitable for agriculture.
• • Running Water Draw, a tributary of the Brazos River, is near Abernathy.
• • The black-tailed prairie dog is commonly found in the Abernathy area.
• • Cottonwood trees are common along the waterways in the region.
• • U.S. Highway 84 runs through Abernathy, connecting Lubbock and Littlefield.

Songs About Abernathy