Today the XIT Museum houses numerous permanent and temporary exhibits that tell the story of both Dallam and Hartley Counties. In 1995, a major fund raiser was held to allow for the purchase of a nearby building which was then connected to the museum. In 1980 the museum expanded with the construction of an annex for additional exhibit space. The museum opened its doors to the public on Augduring the XIT Reunion. Over the years several businesses occupied the building and for a short time it housed a USO for black soldiers. In 1975 the association moved into the old Chrysler building which was constructed in 1929 as an automobile dealership. 'The acquisition of three million acres of rangeland in the Panhandle, the construction of a state capitol building, and the creation of the XIT Ranch. called US Topo that are separated into rectangular quadrants that are printed at 22.75'x29' or larger. Geological Survey) publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the U.S. This is the paper that inspired Anne's Ten In Texas novel. (733 m.) Topographic Map US Topo Map The USGS (U.S. The association then formed the XIT Museum and was offered a building by Mr. This is the wild story of how Texas traded land for their Texas capitol building. Marie Reynolds, Dalhart High School Librarian organized a group of interested citizens and formed the Dallam-Hartley Counties Historical Association. Property Location Located in Dalhart, XIT Ranch Motel is minutes from La Rita Performing Arts Theatre and close to XIT Museum. Unfortunately the museum closed in December 1967. In July 1966 the XIT City Museum was established and shared space with the Rita Blanca Lake Café. In 1963 the Dallam Historical Survey Committee was organized and began placing medallions on historical structures, collecting information on historical sites and developing a historical museum. Discussions concerning the establishment of a Dalhart museum began about this time. The exhibit material was on loan from past cowboys and area historians. Frank Dobie made the comment "You ought to make this exhibit permanent." Dobie was speaking about a temporary exhibit organized each year during XIT. In 1941, while on a visit to Dalhart during the XIT Rodeo and Reunion, author, J.
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