Tulia

Tulia is the county seat of Swisher County in the Texas Panhandle. The city sits at the intersection of U.S. Route 87 and Texas State Highway 86, positioned between Amarillo and Lubbock along a major transportation corridor.

The city began in 1887 with a post office on Tule Ranch land, gaining its name from a clerical mistake that changed Tule to Tulia. The arrival of the Santa Fe railroad in 1906 sparked significant growth and established the place as an agricultural hub.

The Santa Fe railroad arrival in 1906 transformed Tulia into a vital agricultural center, leading to substantial population growth and economic development.

The city has fewer services than larger regional centers, so visitors should plan ahead for basic needs. The area is easily accessible by car and offers direct access to major transportation routes.

Texas recorded its lowest temperature of -31°C during the Great Blizzard of 1899 here in this city. This meteorological event remains one of the state's most extreme weather occurrences.

Location: Swisher County

Elevation above the sea: 1,062 m

Website: http://tuliatexas.org

GPS coordinates: 34.53580,-101.75900

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:36