Tulia Population- 5,304  Altitude 3,501

General-

Designated county seat when Swisher County was organized in 1890.  Today a commercial center for abundant agricultural production of the plains featuring milo, wheat, cotton and several large livestock feedlot operations.

Swisher County Museum -

Excellent collection of pioneer ranch and farm artifacts includes home furnishings, tools, firearms, photos of early life on the plains and Indian artifacts.  Also included is a replica of a blacksmith shop, with tools and products made by a farrier.   Restored first log cabin of the area, and typical houses from the period 1890 through 1930.

Open Monday - Friday, 9a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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