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HerefordDeaf Smith County,TexasTown Without A ToothacheThe Texas state capital is Austin. What would you like to know about Hereford
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The population of Hereford is approximately 15,865 (2000).
The amount of land area in Hereford is 14.486 sq. kilometers.
Hereford elevation is 3,806 feet above sea level. Return to Index Hereford location: in the Texas Panhandle where U.S. Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 385 intersect. Hereford is about 21 miles north of Dimmit, 30 miles south of Vega and 46 miles southwest of Amarillo
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The weather in Hereford is pleasant. There are moderate winters and warm summers. History & History Related Items Hereford history: Here is a History page One of the early "railroad" towns in the panhandle area was called Blue Water. When the postal authorities were contacted, it was discovered there was already a town by that name in Texas. The settlement was then named Hereford after the many cattle in the area. The cattle were registered Herefords brought by L.R. Bradly and G.R. Jowell from Hereford, England. W.H. Clair, Troy Womble and C.G. Witherspoon were the first to establish homes and businesses here in September of 1898. This same year, Deaf Smith County moved the county seat from La Plata to Hereford. A wooden courthouse was built and used for county business until the new marble-faced building was erected in 1910. It is the only marble courthouse in the state. One of Hereford's early nicknames was "The Windmill City" because of over 400 windmills in the area which were used to bring up water. By 1910, D.L. McDonald had the first successful irrigation well in the Ogallala Aquifer and irrigated farming began to become prevalent. Hereford was incorporated more than once! Fist on 13 February 1903 when the resident voted in the affirmative. The first Mayor was Ross W. Davis. Unfortunately, the losers were not happy with the results and filed suit, causing the incorporation vote to be annulled. In 1906, another incorporation vote was taken and Hereford was again incorporated. This time, the Mayor was Judge L. Gough. Another of Hereford's nicknames is "Town without a toothache." This is because of a very low rate of dental decay. It is supposed the lack of caries is because of all the natural florides in the municipal water supply.
Hereford attractions: Deaf Smith County Historical Museum Return to Index
Hereford economy: Hereford has an Agribusiness economy. Many crops are grown here including grain, sorghum, wheat, corn, grapes and sugar beets. Sugar beets are also processed in a local plant. The feedlots here handle millions of cattle annually. Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Texas
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