ELDORADO

Population 2,058

Altitude 2,410

General

The seat of Schleicher County, established in 1895. In scenic, rugged Hill Country of West Central Texas, the city is the center for oil field service and supply firms, and is headquarters for large ranching area, especially sheep and goats. El Dorado Woolens is the only woolen mill in Southwest weaving fabrics from virgin wool and mohair produced on West Texas Ranches. Heavy concentration of white-tailed deer makes the entire county popular with hunters each fall and winter.

Attractions

• SCHLEICHER COUNTY MUSEUM - Vintage room settings, kitchen and household utensils, rustic farm and home furniture, saddles, branding irons, and barbed wire. U.S. 190 just east of U.S. 77

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