Pleasanton   Pop. 8,266  Alt. 374

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Established in 1858 but preceded by much earlier Spanish, Mexican and Anglo-American ranching activities, town bills itself as "Birthplace of the Cowboy," epitomized by bronze statue in front of city hall. Hunters seek white-tailed deer (among largest in Texas) as well as dove and quail during fall-winter hunting seasons.

 

Longhorn Museum-

Documents development of the American cowboy in area, from 1500s to present day. Indian and pioneer artifacts, ranch and farm implements, exhibits devoted to Texas Longhorns, wild mustangs, oil and coal Fields. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. On Texas 97 west.

 

 

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