Borger, Industrial city in Texas Panhandle, United States.
Located in Hutchinson County at 938 meters elevation, Borger contains petroleum production facilities, chemical manufacturing plants, and residential neighborhoods across 8.77 square miles.
The discovery of oil in 1926 transformed this area into a boomtown when Ace Borger and John Miller purchased 240 acres, leading to rapid population growth.
The Borger Independent School District manages six educational campuses while Frank Phillips College provides higher education opportunities to 2,800 local students.
Major employers include Chevron-Phillips Chemical Company and Phillips 66 Petroleum, contributing to the local economy through industrial and manufacturing positions.
Texas Rangers arrived in 1927 to restore order during a period of widespread criminal activity that culminated in the murder of District Attorney John Holmes.
Location: Hutchinson County
Inception: 1926
Elevation above the sea: 938 m
Website: http://ci.borger.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 35.66278,-101.40167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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