Wheeler County

Wheeler County is an administrative area in the Texas Panhandle that spans across a large area and connects several small communities. The region is crossed by highways and defined by fields and open land.

The Texas Legislature created the county in 1876 and named it after a state supreme court justice. It was formally organized a few years later.

The Pioneer West Museum in Shamrock displays collections that document early settler life across the region. Visitors can explore artifacts and records that tell the story of how communities developed here.

Interstate 40 and US Highway 83 cross through the area and provide straightforward access. Wheeler is the county seat and offers basic services for travelers.

The area experienced a notable shift when Shamrock residents voted in 2010 to allow alcohol sales in what had been a dry territory. This marked a turning point in how the community governed itself.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1879

Capital city: Wheeler

Shares border with: Hemphill County, Collingsworth County, Donley County, Roger Mills County, Beckham County, Gray County, Roberts County

Website: http://co.wheeler.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 35.40000,-100.27000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42