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Borger, TX

Borger is the largest city in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States. The population was 12,551 at the 2020 census. Borger is named for businessman Asa Philip "Ace" Borger, who also established the Hutchinson County seat of Stinnett and several other small towns in Texas and Oklahoma. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, Borger has a total land area of 8.77 square miles (22.7 km²), of which 8.76 square miles (22.7 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km²) is water.

Ace Borger and his business partner John R. Miller purchased a 240-acre (0.97 km²) townsite near the Canadian River in March 1926 after the discovery of oil in the vicinity. Within a few months, the boomtown had swollen to a population of 45,000, most lured by sensational advertising and "black gold". In October 1926, the city charter was adopted, and Miller was elected mayor. By this time, the Panhandle & Santa Fe Railway had completed the spur line to Borger, a post office had opened, and a school district was established. The boomtown of Borger soon had steam-generated electricity, telephone service, a hotel, and a jail. Regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton depicted this period of Borger in his large painting Boomtown.

Today, Borger remains an important shipping point for agricultural produce, as well as for the petroleum products produced there. It is the home of the world's largest inland petrochemical complexes. Chevron-Phillips Chemical Company produces specialty chemicals. Solvay produces RYTON PPS plastics. Phillips 66 Petroleum Company processes crude oil and natural gas liquids. Agrium manufactures nitrogen fertilizer in its Borger plant. Borger also has Sid Richardson Carbon Company, which produces rubber-grade carbon black used to strengthen rubber tires, and Orion Engineered Carbons, Inc., which produces a variety of carbon blacks at its Borger facility. The original townsite is said to have been founded around 1898 by John F. Weatherly, a rancher who built a dugout and gave the future town the grandiose name of Granada. Weatherly's wife wanted it named after her former home—a town in West Virginia called Isom.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of Borger's community fabric. The Golden Plains Community Hospital serves as a vital healthcare institution, providing comprehensive medical services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Borger Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Borger Fitness Club, KickStart Gym, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Borger, such as the Nature Trail and the RV Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Borger, TX include the Hutchinson County Historical Museum, The Dome Civic and Convention Center, and Hutchinson County Libraries.

Population: 13,222 (2021). Elevation: 2,851 ft (869 m). ZIP Code: 79007. Area code(s): 806. Area: 8.79 sq mi (22.78 km²).

FAQs

What is Borger, TX known for?

Within a matter of months, oilmen, prospectors, roughnecks, panhandlers, fortune seekers, card sharks, bootleggers, prostitutes, and dope peddlers descended on Borger. "Booger Town," as it was nicknamed, became a refuge for criminals and fugitives from the law. Before long the town government was firmly in the hands of an organized crime syndicate led by Mayor Miller's shady associate, "Two-Gun Dick" Herwig. 

Is Borger, TX a good place to live?

Living in Borger offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Borger and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Borger are above average.

What's the crime rate in Borger, TX?

The crime rate in Borger is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Borger is 1 in 46. Based on FBI crime data, Borger is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, Borger has a crime rate that is higher than 79% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Borger

Golden Plains Community Hospital 

Borger Parks and Recreation Department

Borger Fitness Club

KickStart Gym 

Anytime Fitness

Nature Trail 

RV Park

Hutchinson County Historical Museum

The Dome Civic and Convention Center

Hutchinson County Libraries

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