Conlen, Texas
| Conlen | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Conlen Location within the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′N 102°23′W / 36.383°N 102.383°WCoordinates: 36°23′N 102°23′W / 36.383°N 102.383°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallam |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 69 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1373703 |
Conlen is an unincorporated community in Dallam County, Texas, located along U.S. Route 54. Founded in 1903, the town was named after Spanish–American War veteran, Captain J.H. Conlen. It is home to the famous "Big Tex" statue, which was the former entrance to the Conlen Steakhouse before the establishment closed. In 2000, the population was 69.
References
- "CONLEN, TX | The Handbook of Texas Online| Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
- "Conlen, Texas.". texasescapes.com. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
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