The High Plains region has many historical museums which focus mainly on the pioneer days in the region, American Indian history, and early railroad artifacts.
Devil's Rope Barbed Wire Museum, in McLean. Dedicated to the fence that tamed the West. This museum has one of the world's largest collections of wire fencing and fence-making tools.
Mobeetie Jail Museum, Old Mobeetie, ☎ 806-845-2026, . Thur-Tue 1-5PM. Restored 1886 native rock jail; early-day sheriff’s quarters authentically furnished. Also features newly restored Old Mobeetie school building, Cataline one-room schoolhouse and a barbershop. Displays of historical items from Wheeler County; antiques. Facilities include 142 RV hookups, modern restrooms, covered outdoor pavilion and an indoor auditorium in the Old Mobeetie School building. Open Thur.–Tue. 1–5 p.m. Closed Wed. Museum is 11 miles west of Wheeler. Nearby is historical marker for Fort Elliott, established in 1875 and abandoned in 1890. None of the original buildings remain.Gratuity accepted. �
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, in Canyon. The largest historical museum in the state.
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