Canyon, County seat in Randall County, Texas, US
Located in the Texas Panhandle region, Canyon extends across 7.88 square miles of land at an elevation of 3,511 feet above sea level.
The settlement originated in the 1800s when L.G. Conner established a home that served as the post office, general store, and voting place in 1887.
West Texas A&M University campus houses the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, which expanded from 25,000 to 285,000 square feet since its 1933 opening.
The Canyon Independent School District manages public education for residents, with facilities including Canyon High School and multiple elementary institutions.
Artist Georgia O'Keeffe taught at West Texas State Normal College from 1916 to 1918, developing her artistic style while living in the region.
Location: Randall County
Elevation above the sea: 1,080 m
Shares border with: Amarillo
Website: http://canyon-tx.com
GPS coordinates: 34.97944,-101.92583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
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