Wilson, TX
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About Wilson
- • Singer-songwriter Mac Davis, known for "Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me," was born in Lubbock and raised in Wilson.
- • Though not invented here, Wilson is part of a region vital to cotton production innovations.
- • Railroad access spurred Wilson's growth as a key agricultural shipping point.
- • A local legend says a buried treasure is hidden near the old schoolhouse.
- • The Dust Bowl of the 1930s severely impacted Wilson's agricultural economy.
- • Named after Judge W.W. Wilson, the town was established in 1902.
- • With around 450 residents, Wilson is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 3,366 feet, the elevation offers impressive views of the flat plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, remains a dominant occupation in Wilson.
- • A sense of quiet, small-town charm permeates the peaceful community.
- • The closest pro team is the Texas Tech Red Raiders in nearby Lubbock.
- • High school football is a major community event, fostering intense local pride.
- • The town lies within the Brazos River Basin watershed.
- • Wilson was established after the Santa Fe Railroad was built through the area in 1911.
- • Farm to Market Road 769 passes through Wilson, connecting it to nearby agricultural areas.
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