Incorporated in 1887, Canadian, Texas is named for the Canadian River, which flows just north of town. Located in the high plains of the Panhandle, Canadian is located 100 miles Northeast of Amarillo, and 200 miles west of Oklahoma City. Nestled beneath towering plateaus in the center of the Canadian River Valley, Canadian serves as the county seat of Hemphill County.
Canadian was largely built by entrepreneurs and dreamers. Today, that spirit is alive and well; Canadian is a stable and diverse community populated by independent individuals dedicated to their families and businesses. Residents enjoy a lifestyle blessed with outdoor, nature-based activities, cultural events, and community resources. (From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website)
I have spent a lot of time in Canadian and the surrounding area since the 1960s. However, I did not record any videos until 2016 when I started my second YouTube channel to document people, places, events, culture, and history in The American Heartlands.
I returned in 2024 for the annual Canadian 4th of July Celebrations (136th year!) to document many of the community events I hope to return soon to this beautiful location in the Texas Panhandle for more stories.
EVENTS
Canadian 4th of July Celebrations
More are available from the Chamber of Commerce link below.
LINKS
Canadian Chamber of Commerce | Website
River Valley Pioneer Museum | Website
Canadian, Texas History | TSHA Website
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