Whitney, TX
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About Whitney
- • Country singer David Houston, known for "Almost Persuaded," was born in Whitney.
- • The annual Hill County Fair and Rodeo, a regional agricultural showcase, began near Whitney.
- • The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad spurred Whitney's growth in the late 19th century.
- • Whitney was once a major shipping point for cotton, now a historical footnote.
- • The construction of Lake Whitney in the early 1960s dramatically altered the landscape.
- • Named for a railroad official, Whitney was established in 1879 and incorporated in 1880.
- • With around 2,100 residents, Whitney's population is smaller than many Texas high schools.
- • At 712 feet above sea level, Whitney offers rolling hills compared to flatter areas nearby.
- • Agriculture and tourism related to Lake Whitney are vital to the local economy.
- • A sense of small-town charm and relaxed lakeside living permeates Whitney.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, about 90 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • Whitney High School's football team has a strong local following and rivalry with nearby schools.
- • The area's geology is characterized by Cretaceous limestone formations.
- • Lake Whitney, a reservoir on the Brazos River, is a prominent natural landmark.
- • The town sits on the shores of Lake Whitney, a major reservoir on the Brazos River.
- • The area features a mix of oak and mesquite trees typical of Central Texas.
- • Highway 22 is a main route connecting Whitney to other towns in the region.
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