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1. www.kcbd.com › 2024/07/09 › community-coverageCommunity Coverage: Floydada continues decades-long ...

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Named in honor of Dolphin Floyd who died in the battle of the Alamo, Floyd City couldn’t get a post office since one already had that name in Hunt County. Floyd City become Floydada and was incorporated in 1909. Today it is home to nearly 2,700 people.

   • History of Floydada, Pumpkin Capital of Texas - kcbd.com

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Floydada,_TexasFloydada, Texas - Wikipedia

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   Floydada (/ f l ɔɪ ˈ d eɪ d ə / floy-DAY-də) is a city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Texas, United States. This rural community lies on the high plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas and is sometimes referred to as the Pumpkin Capital of Texas.

3. texashighways.com › travel-news › meet-the-texasMeet the Texas Town that Became the Pumpkin ... - Texas Highways

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   Oct 16, 2020 · This is the first mention of the famous winter squash in Floydada, today known as the Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.A.—revered for a dry, cool climate that’s perfect for growing the fall delicacy. Back in its heyday between the 1960s and ’80s, pumpkin farming in the region yielded millions of pumpkins on 30-plus farms.

4. texasescapes.com › TexasPanhandleTowns › FloydadaTexasFloydada TX history, naming, landmarks, attractions, photos ...

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   Floydada, Texas, formerly Floyd City, Floyd County seat: history, attractions, landmarks, photo gallery, state park, forum, area destinations, hotels, and more.

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5. www.kcbd.com › 2020/07/28 › floyd-county-historicalFloyd County Historical Museum is source of pride for Floydada

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   Jul 28, 2020 · FLOYDADA, Texas (KCBD) - The Floyd County Historical Museum is a source of pride for Floydada. The museum hoses exhibits and genealogical records for Floyd County. Some of these artifacts are from the 1540 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado expedition in the Blanco Canyon.

6. www.kcbd.com › story › 36107629History of Floydada, Pumpkin Capital of Texas - kcbd.com

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   Aug 10, 2017 · Floydada is the pumpkin capital of the United States. Pumpkins bring in big money, both as a major crop and as a reason to have a big party every year that draws thousands of people to the community.

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   What is Floydada Texas known for?

   • According to the Texas State Historical Association, the community of Floydada was originally named "Floyd City". It was established in 1890 on 640 acres (260 ha) of land donated by James B. and Caroline Price of Jefferson City, Missouri. Floydada won the election as county seat over Della Plain.

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   Where is Floydada Texas?

   • Floydada is located southwest of the center of Floyd County at 33°59′2″N 101°20′14″W (33.983771, –101.337259). U.S. Route 62 enters from the southwest as Ralls Highway and leads east out of town as Houston Street, while U.S. Route 70 enters from the north as Second Street and joins US 62 to exit town on Houston Street.

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   When did Floydada get its name?

   • It was established in 1890 on 640 acres (260 ha) of land donated by James B. and Caroline Price of Jefferson City, Missouri. Floydada won the election as county seat over Della Plain. When a post office opened, the name was changed to "Floydada". The meaning of the name is disputed.

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   Is Floydada a pumpkin capital?

   • This is the first mention of the famous winter squash in Floydada, today known as the Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.A.—revered for a dry, cool climate that’s perfect for growing the fall delicacy. Back in its heyday between the 1960s and ’80s, pumpkin farming in the region yielded millions of pumpkins on 30-plus farms.

   Meet the Texas Town that Became the Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.A

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8. www.texasalmanac.com › places › floydadaFloydada | TX Almanac - texasalmanac.com

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   The Pecos and Northern Texas, a division of the Santa Fe, built through in 1910, and the Quanah, Acme and Pacific reached Floydada in 1928, making the community an important rail junction. The town was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1911 and boomed for several years.