Anson, TX
Music connected to Anson
About Anson
- • Singer-songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me," was born here.
- • Anson is the birthplace of the Cowboy Christmas Ball, a historic holiday celebration.
- • The Texas Central Railroad's arrival established Anson as a trading hub.
- • A former Anson resident once claimed to have seen a mountain lion near town.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Anson's cotton-based economy.
- • Named in 1881 for Anson Jones, last president of Texas, it was incorporated in 1889.
- • With roughly 2,300 residents, the population is smaller than many nearby towns.
- • Sitting at 1,703 feet, Anson offers expansive views of the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture, especially farming and ranching, remains a vital part of the local economy.
- • Anson feels like stepping back in time, offering a quiet, peaceful escape.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, about 180 miles east, represent the closest major pro team.
- • Anson High School's football team has seen multiple playoff appearances over the years.
- • The area's soils are primarily sandy loams and clay loams, typical of the Rolling Plains region.
- • The Clear Fork of the Brazos River flows near Anson.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly found in the area surrounding Anson.
- • Mesquite trees are a dominant species in the local landscape.
- • Anson was established in 1881 after Jones County was organized.
- • The Jones County Courthouse, built in 1910, stands in Anson's town square.
- • U.S. Highway 277 passes through Anson, connecting it to Abilene and Stamford.
Artists From Anson
Songs About Anson
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