In the spring of 1903 it was learned that the Orient Railroad would be passing through where Knox City now stands. A far-sighted group of businessmen each gave fifty acres of land for a town site. When the promoters requested a post office for “Orient”, they found the name was already taken. The name Knox City was then selected taking the name from the county named for Gen. Henry Knox, a member of George Washington’s cabinet. Hailed as the “Seedless Watermelon Capital of The World”, Knox City hosts a festival in July offering free watermelon for all. Abundant quail dove, and wild hog abound for the hunter. Shoppers and visitors will find unique shops and a commercial greenhouse ablaze with poinsettia during the Christmas season. Knox City Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 91, 940-658-3442, kcchamber@knoxcity.net or City of Knox City, 902 E. Main, Knox City TX 79529, 940-658-3313, kcchamber@srcaccess.net

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