SEMINOLE

Population 6,473

Altitude 3,312

General

The city was established and named county seat shortly after Gaines County organized in 1905, and was named for nearby Indian watering places. County is among state's leader's in petroleum production, cotton, and peanuts. The city's school district cover some 1,149 square miles.

Attractions

• GAINES COUNTY MUSEUM - the pioneers' use of iron is evidenced in many artifacts, pots, pans, kettles, stoves, branding irons, and blacksmithing equipment. Also horse-drawn hack, saddles, and many everyday items used by early settlers, plus pictures and history of oil field discover in 1935. Open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. thru 5 p.m. Located at 700 Hobbs Highway (U.S. 180).

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