Ozona, TX

About Ozona

• • Singer Johnny Rodriguez, known for crossover country hits, hails from Ozona.
• • Ozona claims to be the "Biggest Little Town in the World."
• • The railroad's arrival in 1891 spurred Ozona's growth as a shipping hub.
• • Legend says a stagecoach filled with gold was buried near Ozona.
• • The Dust Bowl devastated Ozona's ranching economy in the 1930s.
• • Named for its "ozone" air, Ozona was established in 1891.
• • With roughly 3,000 residents, Ozona is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • At 2,362 feet, Ozona has clear skies and panoramic views.
• • Ranching and oil remain major economic drivers for Ozona.
• • Ozona evokes a sense of quiet resilience and old-west charm.
• • The San Antonio Spurs, a few hours away, are a constant source of Texas pride.
• • Ozona High School Punchers won the state football title in 1951.
• • The region's geology is characterized by the Edwards Plateau, a limestone formation.
• • Fort Lancaster, a historic military outpost, is located about 30 miles southwest.
• • The town is located within the watershed of the Pecos River.
• • The area is part of the Edwards Plateau vegetation region, featuring grasslands and scrub brush.
• • The area was inhabited by various Native American groups, including the Jumano people.
• • The Crockett County Courthouse, built in 1902, stands as a prominent landmark.
• • Interstate 10 passes through, connecting Ozona to major cities east and west.

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