Randall County is located in the Texas Panhandle. It was created from
the county of Bexar by an act of the 15th Legislature in 1876. The county
was named for General Horace Randal of Texas who attained the rank during
the Civil War. It wasn't until June 29, 1889 that it was recorded and recognized
and on July 27, 1889 elected their county commissioners.
The area has an estimated population of 104,379. Canyon is the county seat, even though
the county takes in the south half of Amarillo. It is mainly
a farming and ranching community. Canyon Independent School District covers
the entire county, which provides excellent education.
Canyon is the home of West Texas A & M University, and the
largest FREE museum in the state, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. The area
is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. It is clean, quiet,
friendly people and a low crime rate.
Thirteen miles southeast of town is Palo Duro Canyon, a popular
tourist attraction. It was formally opened in 1931 and is under the control
of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. It is a beautiful place to
come and visit, for camping, hiking and horesback riding.
During the summer
(mid June through mid August) the play "TEXAS" is performed in
the Pioneer outdoor amphitheatre. People from all over the world
come to enjoy the musical.
Southern Plains Family History 
