Spearman, TX

About Spearman

• • Musician Tooter Boatman, a renowned fiddler and bandleader, was born in Spearman.
• • The 'Spearman Spur,' a local newspaper documenting the town's history, originated here.
• • The arrival of the railroad in 1917 spurred rapid growth and cemented its existence.
• • A local legend claims buried treasure is hidden near the Beaver Creek bridge.
• • The Dust Bowl devastated farms in the 1930s, significantly impacting Spearman's economy.
• • Named after Thomas E. Spearman, the town was established in 1917.
• • With around 3,000 residents, Spearman is smaller than many Texas high school graduating classes.
• • At 3,162 feet, Spearman is higher than Denver's 'mile high' elevation... almost.
• • Agriculture, especially wheat and cattle farming, forms the backbone of Spearman's economy.
• • Spearman feels like a tight-knit community, full of hardworking people and quiet evenings.
• • Amarillo's Texas AirHogs, a former minor league baseball team, were a short drive away.
• • Spearman High School's Lynx football team boasts multiple state playoff appearances.
• • Beaver Creek, a tributary of the North Canadian River, flows near Spearman.
• • U.S. Highway 83 runs north-south through Spearman.

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