Snyder, County seat in Scurry County, Texas, United States
Located at an elevation of 707 meters, Snyder extends across the western region of Texas with residential areas and commercial districts along Highway 84.
William Henry Snyder established a trading post on Deep Creek in 1878, leading to the formation of a settlement that became officially incorporated in 1907.
The statue of an albino buffalo stands at the Scurry County Courthouse, representing the early commercial activities centered around buffalo trading.
Western Texas College, established in 1971, offers educational programs and operates the Scurry County Coliseum for community gatherings and events.
The city transformed from a buffalo trading center known as Hide Town into an oil production hub following the discovery of petroleum in 1948.
Location: Scurry County
Elevation above the sea: 707 m
Website: http://ci.snyder.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 32.71556,-100.91444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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