McLEAN

Population 859

Altitude 2,812

General

Established 1901, grew from water well and switch on Choctaw, Oklahoma, and Texas Railroad. Once known as the "uplift city" because of a ladies undergarment factory; former site of World War II German prisoner of war camp. Now trade center for surrounding farms and ranches. Murals along Main St. depict history of city.

A restored 1930s Phillips 66 station lies on old westbound U.S. 66 road and is considered one of best re-created sites by Old Route 66 Association.

Attractions

• ALANREED-MCLEAN AREA MUSEUM-Mementos of early settlers of Texas Panhandle; original record book recording births in McLean from 1901 to 1920. Several rooms furnished in pioneer style; community history; history and records of the German Prisoner of War camp of World War II. Open Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 117 N. Main St. Tel. 806/779-2731.
• DEVIL'S ROPE MUSEUM-Large collection of barbed wire artifacts. Also collection of old U.S. 66 memorabilia including maps, old "66" cafe, and tourist court re-creations. Handicapped accessible. Open Apr. - Oct. Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. Corner of Kingsley St. and old U.S. 66. 806/779-2225.

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