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Introduction to Borger, Texas
Borger, Texas, in Hutchinson county, is 39 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas and 218 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 14,302 residents in the city.
Borger History
The land where the city of Borger stands today was first settled in permanently in 1898 by John F. Weatherly, a rancher. He built a dugout and named the town Granada. Weatherly opened a store in his ranch house in 1900, which later became the post office. The first Panhandle oil near the region was drilled on May 2, 1921. The city charter was adopted in October of 1926.
Borger and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Borger
Hutchinson County Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the region. The Borger Country Club includes an 18-hole golf course. The city's parks are well maintained and also make for great places to spend leisure time.
Borger Transportation
Amarillo International Airport is nearby.
Borger Higher Education
Frank Phillips College, Amarillo College and West Texas A & M University are nearby.
Comparing Borger to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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