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Introduction to Plainview, Texas
Plainview, Texas, in Hale county, is 42 miles N of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 253 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 22,336 people people live in Plainview.
Plainview History
Plainview was chartered on July 3, 1888, and soon afterwards became the county seat of Hale County, Texas. The Pecos & Northern Texas Railway lines were set up in Plainview in 1906, resulting in the area's rapid industrial and agricultural growth. The city of Plainview was incorporated in 1907.
Plainview and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Plainview
Most tourists visit Plainview Site, a Native American archaeological site located near the city. Plainview Country Club provides a host of recreational activities for everyone. Lakeside Park allows visitors to spend some quality time in the arms of nature. Plainview District United Methodist Church fascinates travelers with its gorgeous architecture. The Hale County Courthouse is a well-respected seat of law in the city. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery is an embodiment of peace and serenity.
Plainview Transportation
Lubbock International Airport provides air transportation facilities.
Plainview Higher Education
People of Plainview can enroll at the local Wayland Baptist University. Also nearby are Texas Tech University and West Texas A & M University.
Comparing Plainview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Plainview colleges • Plainview travel.
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