STAMFORD

Population 3,761

Altitude 1,614.

General

A retail, banking and commercial center for three county area. Business facilities include grain elevators, cotton gins, delinting plant, cotton compress, clothing factory, cottonseed oil mill, feed mill, oil well machinery, and wholesale outlets. Developed in 1899 as a project of the Texas Central Railroad, named after Connecticut hometown of the railroad president.

The city is well known for its Texas Cowboy Reunion, held three days around July 4, and dedicated to the Old West. The Reunion was started in 1930 as a non-profit community enterprise, and is unchallenged as the greatest amateur rodeo in the world. The population of the city more than triples when 500 plus rodeo contestants and thousands of spectators converge. Rodeo prizes include cash, trophies, and handmade saddles. Food is served from chuck wagons. Includes major Western Art Show. Held at the rodeo ground pavilion.

Attractions

• MACKENZIE TRAIL MONUMENT - A large hand-carved marker erected by descendants of early ranchers, summarizes the famous Mackenzie Trail and what it meant to area pioneers in the late 1800's. Located at the intersection of U.S. 277 and Texas 6 North.
• TEXAS COWBOY MUSEUM - Original painting and prints by noted cowboy artists' farm and ranch artifacts from the early 20th Century, including living room/kitchen and blacksmith shop. Open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. thru 5 p.m. Located adjacent to the chamber of commerce office at 113 S. Wetherbee Street.

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