Olney, TX
Music connected to Olney
About Olney
- • Singer-songwriter Graham Parker, known for his pub rock sound, was born in Olney.
- • The Olney Enterprise, a local newspaper, has served the community since 1883.
- • The Fort Worth and Denver Railway's arrival in 1886 spurred Olney's early growth.
- • Local legend says a buried stagecoach filled with gold remains hidden near Olney.
- • The drought of the 1950s severely impacted Olney's agricultural economy.
- • Named for a railroad official, Olney was established in 1880 and incorporated in 1908.
- • Home to roughly 3,000 people, Olney is smaller than it was 50 years ago.
- • Sitting at 1,178 feet, Olney has slightly more elevation than nearby Wichita Falls.
- • Agriculture and ranching remain vital to Olney's economy, supporting many families.
- • Olney feels like a tight-knit community where everyone knows their neighbor.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, located about 100 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • Olney High School's football team has a long-standing rivalry with nearby Archer City.
- • The Brazos River watershed influences the area's hydrology.
- • U.S. Highway 285 passes through the town.
Artists From Olney
Race Rickets
Race Ricketts
