BROWNFIELD

Population 9,469

Altitude 3,312

General

Established as county seat of Terry County in 1904; named for Col. Benjamin Franklin Terry, Confederate leader of Terry's Texas Rangers. Principal incorporated town in county, situated at intersection of five highway routes. Retail, medical, and commercial center for crop, livestock, and oil-producing area.

Attractions

• COLEMAN PARK - 44 acre recreation site offers picnicking, swimming pool, playground, and travel trailer campsites available free for up to four days. South of city limits along U.S. 62/385.
• TERRY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Local heritage displays, pioneer kitchen, artifacts. Open winter Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat. 1 to 5 p.m. summer Mon. - Fri. 1 to 4 p.m. , Sat. 1 to 5 p.m.; Sun. 2 to 4 p.m. In restored A.M. Brownfield Home, 600 East Cardwell. 806-637-2467.

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