Dumas, TX
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About Dumas
- • Country singer Marty Robbins was born in nearby Glendale, outside Dumas.
- • The "World's Largest Windmill Collection" was once located in Dumas.
- • The arrival of the railroad in 1903 spurred Dumas's initial growth.
- • Dumas was once home to a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s had a devastating impact on Dumas's agriculture.
- • Named in 1891 for a railroad official, Dumas was incorporated in 1913.
- • With over 14,000 residents, it's a small town, but a regional hub.
- • Sitting at 3,681 feet, the air feels crisp and the skies are vast.
- • Agriculture, especially cattle and farming, drives the economy.
- • There's a quiet, resilient spirit here, a blend of hard work and vast horizons.
- • The Texas Rangers are the closest MLB team, winning the 2023 World Series.
- • Dumas High School Demons have a strong football tradition in the Texas Panhandle.
- • The Ogallala Aquifer provides the primary water source for Dumas and the surrounding area.
- • U.S. Highway 87, a major north-south route, passes directly through Dumas.
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