Shamrock, Texas: A Step Back in Time on Route 66

The history of Shamrock, Texas, dates back to 1890, when Irish immigrant sheep rancher George Nickel applied to open a post office at his dugout home six miles north of the present townsite. The name Shamrock was suggested by Nickel's Irish-American mother, who had told him always to depend on a shamrock to bring him good luck. However, the post office never opened because Nickel's dugout burned down that same year. The official beginning of Shamrock came in 1902, with the arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway. The railroad named the stop Shamrock, and the town began to grow rapidly. By 1907, Shamrock had emerged as the largest town in Wheeler County, and it continued to grow in the years that followed.
In the early 1920s, the oil and gas industry began to boom in the Texas Panhandle, and Shamrock benefited from this economic development. The town's population grew, and new businesses and industries were established.
Shamrock's location on U.S. Route 66 also helped to boost its economy in the mid-20th century. The town became a popular tourist destination for travelers along the Mother Road, and many businesses and attractions were built to cater to this new influx of visitors.
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[@earthandtime5817]

Going to pass that way next week. Definitely will make a stop. Thanks so much for the great video.

[@WanderingWalksofWonder]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@virtualstockholm]

Very cool stuff! Happy to see so much seems to be well preserved 👍🏻

[@WanderingWalksofWonder]

Thanks for watching!

[@theangryangle9050]

I was there in April and that place is awesome. Thanks for the cool video.

[@WanderingWalksofWonder]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is a cool place. Wish more folks would go into the downtown area and see the museum. It is really fascinating.

[@robinr1714]

Wow! like stepping back in time when architecture was more than square or rectangular boxes!

[@WanderingWalksofWonder]

I have a fondness for these unique styles myself!

[@victorcampa1562]

I was there when I was 11 years old picking cotton helping my brothers and sisters in November 22 1963.

[@KingOFuh]

At 00:52, you can see the cameraman in the reflection of the glass.

[@WanderingWalksofWonder]

Yup - that me :)

[@UncleRobsGarage]

I moved here from North Dakota

[@WanderingWalksofWonder]

Thanks for watching. Very small town - quiet - but I personally like quiet.

[@rovvt1284]

shamrock foods?