Odessa, County seat in West Texas, United States.
Odessa stretches across Ector and Midland Counties, situated at 884 meters elevation with a population of 114,428 residents as of 2020.
The Texas and Pacific Railway established this settlement as a water stop in 1881, leading to the creation of the first post office in 1885.
The Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale presents classical performances at the Globe of the Great Southwest theater, continuing a musical tradition since 1962.
Major highways connect this transportation center, while the city administration provides utility services, animal control, and public records access to residents.
The Odessa Meteor Crater southwest of the city marks the location where a meteorite impact occurred thousands of years ago.
Location: Ector County
Location: Midland County
Inception: 1881
Elevation above the sea: 884 m
Website: http://odessa-tx.gov
GPS coordinates: 31.86333,-102.36556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14
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Odessa Meteor Crater
16.1 km
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Bank of America Building
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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
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Facts of Life
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Ector Theatre
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Rio Theater
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