Shallowater TX 30 Minute Easy Drive From Lubbock
Shallowater, TX, is a small town with a big heart, located in the high plains region of the panhandle. If you’re passing through or in for a longer stay, you’ll find it in Lubbock County, just a stone’s throw northwest of the city of Lubbock.
It’s a place that might just give you a feel of the tight-knit community vibes and open skies that define this part of the Lone Star State.
History of Shallowater TX
In 1909, J. C. (Jim) Bowles, who owned a ranch near the future site of Shallowater, convinced Bob Crump, a member of a ranching family, to help establish a townsite company and attract a railroad to the area.
The townsite was purchased on May 18, 1909, and a school was constructed. After a bonus was given to Santa Fe railroad officials by rancher George W. Littlefield, negotiations were finalized.
The Ripley Townsite Company, named after a Santa Fe railroad official, was formed by the originators of the plan and other interested individuals and was incorporated on May 22, 1909.
The decision was made to name the new town Shallowater to encourage settlement. A celebration was held on June 26, 1913, to mark the town’s founding and the completion of the railroad.
As the ranching industry declined, the area saw a rise in farming, particularly cotton production. Shallowater experienced rapid growth in the 1920s, with the establishment of various businesses, churches, schools, and community facilities.
The town was incorporated in 1955 and continued to develop, with a growing population and an expanding range of services and amenities.
By 2010, the population had reached 2,484, and Shallowater had become a significant farm marketing center with processing and storage facilities.
Things To Do Around Shallowater TX
There isn’t a lot to do in Shallowater unless you are catching a game at the local high school.
They do have a great city park. With playgrounds and picnic tables there are so many activities for families.
However, if you head towards Lubbock the Stars & Stripes drive-in movie theater is only about 15 minutes from Shallowater.
They always have great movies and there aren’t many drive-in movie theaters any longer in the United States.
You can also catch a concert or game at Texas Tech University which is about 20 minutes from Shallowater TX.
If your family is more active Main Event is a great place for bowling, arcade games and all around food and fun.
If you love plays or musicals, definitely check out the Buddy Holly Center which is about a 30-minute drive.
Places To Eat Around Shallowater
If you are hungry, you can eat fast food at Sonic but if you want something a little more family-friendly, head to Lubbock and check out Dion’s pizza, Orlando’s or Cast Iron Grill.
Shallowater Clinic
It’s always great to know if there is a medical clinic when visiting a town and the Shallowater clinic is a great clinic.
Dr Carreon and his staff are my physicians and they will take great care of you if you need medical attention.
Small Towns In Texas
When it comes to small towns in Texas, there are so many great cities that you may simply think of passing through but instead stop.
Texas has so much history and these small towns many times have amazing downtowns, friendly people and something fun to do.
Join us as we explore all the fun cities that are probably near a larger city and you can easily explore on a weekend.
Here are some of our favorite small towns in Texas to explore.
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