Stratford, TX

About Stratford

• • Musician Tommy Hancock, a West Texas music legend, was born in Stratford.
• • The 'Texas Dance Hall' sound has strong roots with area musicians.
• • Railroad construction in 1887 established Stratford as a vital shipping point.
• • Legend says a buried cache of gold is hidden near the old town site.
• • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s caused significant population decline and hardship.
• • Named in 1887 for Stratford, Ontario, it incorporated in 1908.
• • With about 700 people, it's smaller than most Texas county seats.
• • At 3,661 feet, the air is noticeably thinner than on the coast.
• • Agriculture, especially cattle and grain, remains the economic backbone.
• • A quiet, friendly atmosphere makes it a peaceful escape from city life.
• • The Amarillo Sod Poodles are a close minor league baseball team.
• • Stratford High School boasts multiple state championships in various sports.
• • Stratford lies within the North Canadian River watershed.
• • U.S. Highway 287 passes through Stratford, connecting it to Amarillo and Dumas.

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