An Ultra High Definition 4K Real Time Driving Tour of Friona, Texas.
Friona, Texas has a population of almost 4,000 people. Friona is located in Parmer County, Texas in the Texas Panhandle.
What does Friona mean?
Friona is derived from the Spanish word “frio” meaning cold.
Why is Friona the cheeseburger capital?
Friona has been designated the cheeseburger capital of Texas since 2007. Friona is known for its beef, dairy, and wheat industries. There is a yearly cheeseburger festival that is held to compete for the best cheeseburger.
Friona is located….
70 miles from Amarillo, Texas
412 miles from Dallas, Texas
264 miles from Abilene, Texas
474 miles from Austin, Texas
What to visit in Friona, Texas?
Parmer County Pioneer Heritage Museum
218 W 6th St, Friona, TX 79035
A museum dedicated to local history for Parmer County, Texas.
Milk House Market
Offers in person shopping for thoughtful gifts and home decor in a unique building.
1002 N Main St, Friona, TX 79035
You can also visit the City Park, public swimming pool, or public library.
History of Friona, Texas
The community was originally called Frio, after the cold water in the area. It began to be settled next to the XIT ranch, one of the largest ranches in Texas. In 1906 plots of land were marketed to settlers for farming.
Businesses began to open up and by 1907 there was a post office. The city was officially incorporated in 1928.