Wellington, TX

About Wellington

• • Singer-songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me," was born in Wellington.
• • The Collingsworth County Museum showcases local history, preserving Wellington's heritage.
• • The Fort Worth and Denver Railway established Wellington as a regional shipping hub.
• • A local legend says a buried treasure is hidden near the Salt Fork of the Red River.
• • The Dust Bowl greatly impacted Wellington, devastating farms and livelihoods in the 1930s.
• • Named for the Duke of Wellington, it was established in 1887 and incorporated in 1889.
• • Its population hovers near 1,900, smaller than many high school graduating classes.
• • Sitting at 2,011 feet, the air feels crisp and the sky seems endless.
• • Agriculture, particularly cotton and wheat farming, remains a vital part of the economy.
• • A calm, peaceful feeling washes over you, like stepping back into simpler times.
• • The Dallas Cowboys, about 250 miles away, represent the closest pro sports team.
• • Wellington Skyrockets football team won the state championship in 1960.
• • The area's redbed plains are composed of Permian-age sedimentary rocks.
• • The nearby Caprock Canyon State Park features the scenic Caprock Escarpment.
• • The Salt Fork of the Red River flows near Wellington.
• • The region is part of the Rolling Plains ecosystem with mixed grasses and mesquite.
• • The area was historically inhabited by various Plains Indian tribes.
• • Wellington was established in 1887 after being chosen as the county seat.
• • The Collingsworth County Courthouse, a Romanesque Revival structure, was built in 1890.
• • U.S. Highway 83 passes through Wellington.

Songs About Wellington