EL CAMPO

Population 10,700

Altitude 110

General

The railroad reached the area in 1880s, and the Mexican cowboys who brought cattle herds to the railhead called the site "el campo" (the camp). When incorporated in 1905, the city fathers used the Spanish words in naming the city. Now a center for agriculture (largest rice-producing county in the state), oil, gas, manufacturing. Excellent hunting and fishing.

Attractions

• EL CAMPO MUSEUM OF ART, SCIENCE AND HISTORY - Features big-game trophies from five continents displayed against huge murals and in natural settings. 2350 N. Mechanic (Texas 71 & F.M. 2765) in the civic center.

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