Population |
5,626 |
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Physical Features: South Plains; sandy, loam soils, broken by playas, creeks; Sulphur Springs Draw Reservoir.
Economy: Oil and gas production, agribusiness.
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History: Apaches, ousted by Comanches who in turn were forced out by the U.S. Army in 1875. Farming began in 1881. County created from Bexar District in 1876; organized in 1884; named for Wylie Martin, senator of Republic of Texas.
Race/Ethnicity: (In percent) Anglo, 49.6; Black, 2.9; Hispanic, 47.1; Asian, 0.5; Other, 1.5; Two or more races, 1.1.
Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 93; deaths, 52; marriages, 23; divorces, 16.
Recreation: Museum, settlers reunion in July at Stanton.
Minerals: Oil, gas.
Agriculture: Cotton, beef cattle, milo, wheat, horses, meat goats. Market value $20.3 million.
STANTON (2,937) county seat; oil and gas production, agribusiness; commuting to Midland, Big Spring; hospital; museum, historic monastery, other historic buildings; Old Sorehead trade days April, June, October.
Other towns include: Ackerly (237, partly in Dawson County); Lenorah (83); Tarzan (30). A small part of Midland.
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The monastery at Stanton abandoned in 1938. Photo by Robert Plocheck. |