This city was established by the Methodist minister, L.H. Carhart, in 1878 as a "sobriety settlement." The city is now the seat of Donley County. Many of the museums in the area feature fossilized specimens that were found from the Clarendonian Age. Today farming and ranching are still the primary source of revenue for the area.
Things to do in Clarendon
S.W. Lowe House
This historic house is a 1904 Panhandle landmark that recalls the ranching heritage of this area. The home is of the Queen Anne Victorian style with elegant furnishings, which earns it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Located three blocks south of US 287 at the corner of Taylor Street and Fifth Avenue. Open daily 10am - 4pm. Call 806-874-3332 for more information.
Saints Roost Museum
This museum is housed in the former Adair Hospital that was founded by Cornelia Adair in 1910. It features heirlooms from area ranches, farms and businesses. Located on Texas 70 south. Open in the summer on weekdays from 2 - 5pm and on Sunday from 1 - 5pm.