Tag: Dalhart
Dalhart is a city in Dallam and Hartley counties in the U.S. state of Texas, and the county seat of Dallam County. The population was 7,237 at the 2000 census.
Founded in 1901, Dalhart is named for its location on the border of Dallam and Hartley counties. The City was founded at the site of a Railroad junction, which heavily contributed to its early growth.
Dalhart is also known as the “XIT City” because of its relationship with the historic XIT Ranch. The ranch was a 3,000,000-acre (12,000 km) plot of land traded in exchange for the construction of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. The ranch was dissolved in 1912, but its history is celebrated with the city’s XIT Museum and the XIT Rodeo and Reunion. Held annually on the first full Thursday through Sunday weekend of August, the event includes the world’s largest free barbecue, junior rodeo as well as Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association events, three nights of live music, and a variety of other offering to celebrate the occasion….
