Get to Know Buffalo

Welcome to Buffalo, Texas! We hope you will visit us soon. The City of Buffalo was named for the Bison that roamed the open range and rolling hills of Leon County in the mid-1800s. The original town site was laid out by the Texas Land Office to prepare the groundwork for the arrival of the International and Great Northern Railroad. The last spike of this railroad was driven in 1872. See our history >>>

Buffalo progressed into a busy agricultural community with high-quality values and work ethics. Interstate 45 has expanded its accessibility to all major cities in the great State of Texas. Buffalo is midway between Dallas and Houston on I-45 where it intersects Highway 79. Seventy-five percent of Texas’ population is only two hours from Buffalo, making Buffalo virtually two hours from the world. Three major universities, Texas A&M, Baylor and Sam Houston State, are within commuting distance.

Ranching and farming are very important in the economy of Buffalo and Leon County. Buffalo is the Home of the National Champion Cutting Horse, Chiquita Pistol, owned by Tooter Dorman and ridden by Tag Rice. We have many young persons that have won trucks, saddles, trophies and ribbons at local, state and national rodeos. Buffalo and Leon County rate in the top 3 calf producing counties in Texas. In 2001, the Tri-County Horseshoe Pitching Club was established. It has excellent facilities and holds local tournaments and three statewide tournaments each year.

A traditional yearly event was established in 1980 called "The Buffalo Stampede." It is designated to be held in the Fall on the third weekend of September. Families and friends are involved in rodeos, bar-b-que, beauty pageants, auctions, music, crafts, a parade and many other interesting activities throughout the all-day event. You’re invited to come and enjoy the event with us. Read more about this fun event >>>

Buffalo has progressed into manufacturing and construction. Buffalo is the home of Ridley Block Operations, producing farm animal food supplement for the Southwest. Nucor Steel Company, 10 miles east on Hwy. 79, manufactures steel bars for national and international markets. Buffalo has three construction companies that build roads and prepare drilling sites for oil and gas exploration over Texas and the Southwest. Buffalo Economic Development >>>

Buffalo has churches with nine different denominations, and more than twenty-five organizations representing civic and service clubs. The City of Buffalo sponsors Little League sports and provides two city parks with lighted fields and tennis courts for all residents. Buffalo is located within a one hour drive of five lakes that provide excellent fishing and water sports. Camping, hiking and bird watching provide many hours of leisure time. For hunters, the Buffalo area provides some of the best deer and wild hog hunting in the State.
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Whatever you seek in our town, you will have a real "Texas Experience."

Welcome to Buffalo, Texas!

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