O'DONNELL
Population 1,118
Altitude 3,110
General
The typical agricultural community on the table flat South Plains
of the Texas Panhandle (U.S. 87 south of Lubbock) was established
in 1908 as a stop on the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railroad; named
for a railroad official. Hometown of Dan Blocker, "Hoss Cartwright"
of TV fame. Star is remembered with a statue in downtown park
across from museum.
Attractions
- O'DONNELL MUSEUM-Housed in 1925, two story bank building
that remains in original condition. Exhibits include old telephone
system, organ, bedroom furniture, kitchen equipment, law and doctor
offices, parlor setting and early church exhibit. Open Mon.-Sat.
10 a.m.-noon; 1-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m. Eighth and Doak Sts.
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