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. Melons are shipped all over the US and Canada and seeds for the melons are shipped around the world. Abundant quail dove, and wild hog abound for the hunter. Shoppers and visitors will find unique shops offering hand crafted wooden items, exclusive gift shops and a commercial greenhouse ablaze with poinsettia during the Christmas season. Knox City Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 91, Knox City TX 79529, 940-658-3442, kcchamber@srcaccess.net

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