Strawn: CCTV-02 Middle of Ranger Hill
Few places in Texas have a history as closely tied to coal mining and the railroad as Strawn. Established beside the Texas & Pacific Railway in the late 19th century, the town developed as a shipping point for coal from nearby mines and remains a small service centre in Palo Pinto County. It lies amid the Cross Timbers, where oak woodland, ranchland and low, rocky ground create a more undulating setting than much of the surrounding state. Interstate 20 passes just south of town, linking this stretch of north-central Texas with Fort Worth to the east and the Permian Basin to the west. Strawn also reflects the region’s ranching tradition and is known locally for chicken-fried steak.
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Strawn lies in the Palo Pinto Mountains of North Central Texas, where wooded hills and ranchland break up the wider plains. The town developed with the Texas & Pacific Railway in the late 19th century and was long connected with the region’s coal-mining industry. Today, Interstate 20 keeps Strawn linked to the larger Texas travel corridor, while nearby Palo Pinto Mountains State Park brings hiking, camping and night-sky viewing to the area. Discover nearby webcam locations for complementary perspectives on Strawn and the Palo Pinto Mountains.
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