Earth, TX

About Earth

• • Musician and songwriter Charlie Phillips, known for his gospel music, was born in Earth, TX.
• • The annual Lamb County Junior Livestock Show, a significant regional event, started near Earth.
• • The Fort Worth and Denver South Plains Railway in 1925 established Earth as a shipping point.
• • Earth is one of the few towns in the US with a single-syllable name.
• • The Dust Bowl in the 1930s significantly impacted Earth's agriculture and population.
• • Named for its fertile, dark soil, Earth was established in 1925.
• • With about 950 people, its population is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • At 3,858 feet, Earth's elevation contributes to its dry climate.
• • Agriculture, especially cotton and grain production, drives Earth's economy.
• • Being in Earth feels like stepping back in time, with a strong sense of community.
• • The Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, are the closest major league team to Earth.
• • Nearby, the Littlefield Wildcats have a strong football tradition, winning multiple state titles.
• • The Ogallala Formation underlies the area, a major aquifer composed of sand, gravel, silt, and clay.
• • Running Water Draw, a seasonal stream, traverses the region, contributing to the local watershed.
• • Pronghorn antelope inhabit the grasslands surrounding the town.
• • The dominant vegetation is shortgrass prairie, including buffalo grass and blue grama.
• • The Bailey County Courthouse, built in 1910, stands as a prominent architectural landmark.
• • U.S. Highway 70 passes through, connecting the town to Clovis, New Mexico, and Lubbock, Texas.

Songs About Earth