Conlen, Texas

Conlen
Unincorporated community
Conlen
Location within the state of Texas
Conlen
Conlen (the US)
Coordinates: 36°14′07″N 102°14′15″W / 36.23528°N 102.23750°W / 36.23528; -102.23750Coordinates: 36°14′07″N 102°14′15″W / 36.23528°N 102.23750°W / 36.23528; -102.23750
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]

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.

References

  1. 1 2 "Conlen, Texas". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  • "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.


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