City of Brownfield
County seat of Terry County. Founded in 1903 by developers W. G. Hardin and A. F. Small. Named for Brownfield family, prominent property owners and ranchers in the area. Measuring with only 100 feet of wire, Hardin and Small laid out a town on this site (then a pasture) and offered a lot to each voter in county. Streets (named for first settlers) were designated and a general store, hotel, and school were built. In 1904 the town vied with Gomez for county seat, winning by slim margin. Present economy is based on farming and oil. (1971)
33.1789° N, 102.2811° W
Where to Find It
Terry County Courthouse grounds, NW corner, at SE corner of W. Main St. (US 380) and S. 6th St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Colonel B. F. Terry and Terry's Texas Rangers Brownfield
- 0.1 mi NW Brownfield Municipal Power Plant Brownfield
- 0.2 mi E First Baptist Church of Brownfield Brownfield
- 0.2 mi SE Maids and Matrons Club Brownfield
- 0.7 mi E A. M. Brownfield Home Brownfield
- 0.7 mi E Terry County's First Jail Brownfield