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44A Jackrabbit Statue-"World's Largest Jackrabbit" is a 10-ft. statue in the
school administration's parking lot at 802 N. Sam Houston. A popular
photo spot.
Odessa Meteor Crater-Shower of meteorites plunged to earth some
20,000 years ago, shattering limestone bedrock and leaving explosion pit
some 500 feet in diameter; other smaller adjacent pits. Over the centuries,
desert winds silted crater almost level with surrounding plains, and site was
not identified as meteor crater until the 1920s. Today a marked nature trail
winds through crater and a free brochure interprets the unusual feature.
Just west of Odessa exit 1-20 at F.M. 1936 (south), drive west on frontage
road 3.4 mi. to sign indicating crater site to south.
Prairie Pete Park-Now-rare prairie dogs can be viewed in their
own "town." Playground equipment, picnicking. In Sherwood Park, 44th
and Dixie.
Presidential Museum-An unusual museum devoted to the U.S.
presidency and presidential political campaigns, from George Washington to
the present. Campaign slogans, buttons and posters-some of them bizarre-
biting political cartoons; coin-like campaign medalettes popular as give-away
tokens during much of the 19th Century. Also a collection of dolls with
replicas of hair styles and inaugural gowns of every first lady. The intricate
miniature dresses required 20 years to research and craft. Open Tues. - Sat.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 622 N. Lee St.; closed major holidays.
Water Wonderland-18-acre water-fun park in middle of West Texas
desert. Single-price admission provides unlimited use of all facilities including
five water slides, water toboggan, swimming and diving pools, Mountain
Rapids tube ride, wave pool, sandy beach, plus squirt pools and playgrounds
for younger children. 2.5 mi. west of Midland International Airport on U.S.
80. Open Apr. - Sept. Adjacent miniature golf open year round. Admission.
White-Pool House-Oldest existing house in Ector County, two-story brick
home was constructed 1887. On Register of National Historic Places. Period
furnishings are those of original and second owners and reflect lifestyles of
1880s ranching period and 1920s oil era. Operational windmill. Open Sun.
3 - 6 p.m. and by appointment. 112 E. Murphy St.
Yellow Rose (Ostrich) Ranch-Breeding and sales of ostriches that are
now prohibited from export from Africa. May be viewed Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. -
noon and 1 - 5 p.m., but advance call to 915/333-5222 is appreciated and will
provide tour if requested. On F.M. 1787, just off U.S. 385, 12 mi. south.O'DONNELL
Pop. 1,118Alt. 3,110
Map J-9
General-The typical agricultural community
on the table-flat South Plains of the TexasPanhandle (U.S. 87 south of Lubbock) was
established in 1908 as a stop on the
Panhandle & Santa Fe Railroad; named for
a railroad official. Hometown of Dan Blocker, "Hoss Cartwright- of TV fame.
Star is remembered with a statue in downtown park across from museum
(see below),
O'Donnell Museum-Housed in 1925, two-story bank building that
remains in original condition. Exhibits include old telephone system,
organ, bedroom furniture, kitchen equipment, law and doctor offices,
parlor setting and early church exhibit. Open Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - noon;
I - 4 p.m.: Sun. 1 - - p.m. Eighth & Doak Sts.OLNEY
Pop. 3,364Alt. 1,184
Map H-15
General-Grew from 1880s site where early
cattlemen gathered herds for branding andforming trail outfits. Name honors Richard
Olney, Secretary of State in Grover
Cleveland's cabinet. Today commercial center
for agricultural, ranching and petroleum activity. Excellent hunting during
seasons for dove, quail, migratory waterfowl, wild turkey and white-tailed
deer: day and seasonal leases available. Water sports include swimming,
boating and fishing on small Lakes Cooper and Olney a few miles northwest.
An unusual park that appeals to adults features artistic groupings of pole
structures on Ave. C just east of Main St.
Buffalo-View from Texas 114 of private herd of buffalo (American hison)
and elk pastured across from highway rest area 8 miles east of Olney.Campaign posters from past elections displayed
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11'General-Texas' easternmost city on the
Sabine River boundary with Louisiana;
established 1836, the year of Texas' inde-
pendence. Named for landmark of wild
orange groves on banks of the Sabine, ascited hv early French and Spanish boatmen. Today Orange is both a recre-
ational and industrial portal to Texas. Ahundant fresh- and saltwater fishing;
hunting and hird-watching in vast coastal marshes.
A walking tour map of downtown. available from the chamber of
commerce at 1012 Green Ave., visits such sites as the central fire station
where an antique fire engine and fire-fighting memorabilia are displayed,
plus other historic or interesting structures.Odessa's Globe of the Southwest is authentic replica
of original Shakespearean Globe Theatre in EnglandORANGE
Pop. 19,701Alt. 20
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