Places

What stories might spurs like these tell us about the cowboys who worked this land?

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Bringing Our History Into Focus

People have lived in the Canadian River region of the Texas Panhandle for at least 13,000 years—from early hunter‑gatherers and later explorers and soldiers to ranchers, settlers, and geologists. Some left only faint traces, requiring careful study to understand their lives. Others left a clearer imprint, with prehistoric villages, campsites, historic buildings, artifacts, and written accounts offering vivid insight into their time on the High Plains.

 

The McBride House

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The McBride Ranch House is a historic structure that gives us a glimpse of early ranching and homesteading in the Texas Panhandle.