Potter County, County of Texas in Texas Panhandle, US
Potter County is an administrative division in the Texas Panhandle, with Amarillo serving as its main city and center of activity. The landscape consists of flat, open prairie typical of northern Texas, stretching across a broad expanse of land.
The territory was established in 1876 by the Texas legislature and named after Robert Potter, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This naming honored a key figure from the state's founding era.
The county operates multiple educational institutions through the Amarillo Independent School District and Bushland Independent School District, serving local communities.
Major highways connect this territory: Interstates I-27 and I-40 plus US Routes 60, 66, 87 and 287 run through the region. Visitors should be aware that distances between destinations are wide and a car is necessary for travel.
The territory houses two prison facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice: the Clements Unit and Neal Unit. These facilities play a significant role in the region's economic structure.
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