Archer City Visitor Center

Historical Markers Located throughout Archer County

Archer County is home to several noted events in Texas History. From the Early Bowman Church and Bowman Cemetery to the D.S. Dudley Wild West Show, if you're a history buff, you can easily spend the day visiting these sites.

Use the link to access the atlas of the Texas Historical Commission. Search Archer City or Archer County.

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Spending the night in town?

Originally built in 1928, the Historic Spur Hotel was renovated and preserved in 1990. It has been listed as a "Top Ten Small Hotels in Texas" and is one of few Historic Hotels of Texas left on the Panhandle Plains.

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Looking for Something to Do?

Shop for local treasures at Hat Creek Flowers on Center Street. Visit our historic county courthouse. Head to Burkett Park for a picnic in the shade, a nature trail hike, playground fun, or a dip in the pool. Stop by the Archer City Visitors Center to admire murals, meet Branded the Horse, and learn more about the history of the region. Peek inside the upcoming Larry McMurtry Literary Center in the former Booked Up #1 building. Catch a concert at the Royal Theater. Admire the sunset at the end of a day on the golf course.

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Come visit or make us your new home!

We'd love to have you join us in Archer City! In no time, you'll be enjoying our small town life. Plus, we are only 25 miles away from Wichita Falls if you need to access a larger city. Destinations in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex take about 2 hours--some more, some less--to access.

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