Olton, TX

About Olton

• • Country singer Tommy Hancock, known for West Texas boogie, was born in Olton.
• • Olton is the birthplace of the unique 'Olton Twister' high school marching band formation.
• • The Santa Fe Railroad's arrival in 1908 spurred Olton's early growth and agricultural trade.
• • Legend says a time capsule buried in 1950s downtown Olton remains unfound to this day.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Olton's agriculture and population.
• • Named for O.L. and Tonie Stewart, Olton was established in 1906 and incorporated in 1927.
• • With around 1,000 residents, Olton is smaller than when it was first incorporated.
• • At 3,773 feet, Olton boasts higher elevation than many other Texas towns.
• • Agriculture, especially cotton and grain farming, remains a vital part of Olton's economy.
• • Being in Olton feels like stepping back in time, where community and quiet reign.
• • The Texas Rangers, located 7 hours away in Arlington, won the World Series in 2023.
• • Olton High School's football team had a memorable undefeated season in 1968.
• • The area's soil is primarily sandy loam, typical of the Texas High Plains.
• • The city resides within the Brazos River Basin watershed.
• • Cottonwood trees are commonly found along the intermittent streams in the area.
• • The Lamb County Courthouse, located in Olton, was built in 1917.
• • U.S. Highway 70 passes directly through Olton, Texas.

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