Turkey Texas

Turkey Texas

Turkey, Texas was originally called Turkey Roost because of the wild turkey roosts along Turkey Creek, but the name was shortened with the establishment of the Post Office in 1893. Officially incorporated in 1926, Turkey is best known as the Home of Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing. Raised "down between the rivers" outside the town.

Visit Hotel Turkey which was built in 1927 to provide lodging for railroad travelers and salesmen. It has continued in operation since that time. It now operates as a Bed and Breakfast with 14 lavishly furnished rooms.

While in Turkey, visit the Bob Wills' Museum and the Turkey Roost Museum, then shop downtown Turkey at the two antique and collectible stores and the dry goods store as well as enjoy a meal at one of the two restaurants. In the late fall through winter you can buy Sweet Potatoes in Turkey.

Goodnight
The Caprock Canyons State Park is located about 15 miles west of Turkey and is now home to the descendants of the original free-roaming bison herd belonging to Col. Charles Goodnight.

Visit the Tampico Historical Monument off the Estelline Highway 9 miles north of Turkey. Hike or ride the Rails & Trails in Turkey (contact Caprock Park trail information).

Turkey, Texas is located in the southwest corner of Hall County, just below the edge of the Llano Estacado. Highway 70 and Highway 86 pass through Turkey, and it is located just 30 miles off Highway 287. Turkey is just 100 miles southeast of Amarillo, 100 miles northeast of Lubbock, and about 250 miles northwest of Dallas. Population is 492.