SIERRA BLANCA

Population 700

Altitude 4,512

General

Now on modern I-10 in far West Texas the town grew at the juncture of the nation's second transcontinental rail route in 1881 (Southern Pacific and Texas & Pacific). Historical marker commemorates the event downtown at the corner of Sierra Blanca Avenue and U.S. 80. The town is named for Sierra Blanca Mountain (6,950 feet) just northeast.

HUDSPETH COUNTY MUSEUM

ADOBE COURTHOUSE

SCENIC DRIVE..F.M.1111

Attractions

• HUDSPETH COUNTY MUSEUM - Located in the original Southern Pacific Depot which was moved a couple of blocks to its present location near the post office on U.S. 80. Exhibits include railroad memorabilia, Indian artifacts, and the history of the county. Also house offices of local historical society. Open Wed 1 - 5 p.m.
• ADOBE COURTHOUSE - Under a neat white stucco sheath, the Hudspeth County Courthouse is the Southwest's only in-use governmental structure of adobe. It is a popular snapshot subject. A replica of old Fort Hancock is on display, the last fort built to protect against the Indians (1882 - 1895).
• SCENIC DRIVE..F.M.1111 north 43 miles to intersection with primary east-west route of U.S. 62/180. Generally flat ranching areas edged by mountains on the horizon. Profuse stands of giant yuccas growing 15 to 20 feet high. these desert "forests" are most spectacular in March and April when each stalk is topped by huge clusters of white blossoms.

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