An Ultra High Definition 4K Driving Tour of Clarendon, Texas.
Clarendon, Texas is the county seat of Donley County, Texas. The population of Clarendon, Texas is about 2000 people. It is located in the Texas Pandhandle, 57 miles east of Amarillo. Clarendon was established in 1878 and was one of the first towns in the Texas Panhandle.
Unlike all the other Texas towns that developed after getting the railroad, Clarendon didn’t get a railroad. So after the railroad came through the townspeople moved Clarendon to where the railroad was.
Clarendon had the nickname Saint’s Roost because it was a dry community amongst the other towns in the Texas Panhandle that were known for heavy drinking.
What to do in Clarendon, Texas
Saint’s Roost Museum
610 Harrington St, Clarendon, TX 79226
The Saint’s Roost Museum is in an old hospital. It has artifacts from pioneer life and the Red River War. The museum is also home to a restored train depot.
Sandell Drive in Theater
TX-70, Clarendon, TX 79226
The Sandell Drive in Theater has been operating in Clarendon for over 60 years. It offers movies outdoors Shows start at dusk, so you will be watching movies under the stars.
Where to stay in Clarendon, Texas
Clarendon has a Best Western Plus and the Western Skies Motel.