Conlen, Texas
Conlen is an unincorporated community in Dallam County, Texas, United States, located along U.S. Route 54.[1] Founded in 1903, the town was named after Spanish–American War veteran, Captain J.H. Conlen. It is home to the famous "Big Tex" statue, which was the former entrance to the Conlen Steakhouse before the establishment closed. In 2000, the population was 69.
Conlen | |
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  Conlen Location within the state of Texas  Conlen Conlen (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 36°14′07″N 102°14′15″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallam |
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 69 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379585[1] |
References
- "CONLEN, TX | The Handbook of Texas Online| Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
- "Conlen, Texas". texasescapes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
Municipalities and communities of Dallam County, Texas, United States | ||
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| City |  Dallam County map | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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