Hansford district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Spearman

Spearman is a town in Hansford district, Texas, United States, home to about 3,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 32 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 parks. The must-see places are Optima Lake (65 km), Guymon Foursquare Church (Lifeway Christian Center) (75 km) and Lake Meredith (79 km).

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Spearman, Texas
Spearman, Hansford district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Spearman at a glance

Location
Hansford district, Texas, United States
Population
about 3,375
Coordinates
36.1984° N, 101.1924° W
Places within 50 km
94
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Spearman

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Churches near Spearman

70 churches within 100 km of Spearman. The closest is First Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Spearman

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Spearman. The closest is Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin (1 km); the best-known is Brandt Building (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Spearman

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Spearman. The closest is Cargill Industries Lake (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Spearman

16 parks within 100 km of Spearman. The closest is Holton Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Spearman

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Spearman. The closest is Farwell Draw (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Spearman

9 museums within 100 km of Spearman. The closest is Stationmasters House Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Spearman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Spearman
  2. 1 km Brandt Building · heritage site, Hansford
  3. 1 km Brick Streets of Spearman · heritage site, Hansford
  4. 13 km Dodge City-Tascosa Trail · heritage site, Hansford
  5. 14 km Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad · island, Hansford
  6. 22 km Drift Fence · heritage site, Hutchinson
  7. 25 km Back to Spearman

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Spearman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3270First Christian Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2156Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1532Cargill Industries Lake (17 km)
    Parks916Holton Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints811Farwell Draw (11 km)
    Museums29Stationmasters House Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Womble Park (1 km)
    Other attractions22KRDF-FM (Spearman) (4 km)

    Spearman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Spearman?

    Brandt Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Brick Streets of Spearman (heritage site, about 1 km), Dodge City-Tascosa Trail (heritage site, about 13 km), Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (island, about 24 km), Drift Fence (heritage site, about 25 km), Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Spearman?

    94 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 parks, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Spearman?

    First Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Church of Christ Spearman (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Spearman?

    Hansford County Sheriff Robert E. (Bob) Martin, about 1 km by road; Spearman (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Spearman?

    Cargill Industries Lake, about 17 km by road; Palo Duro Reservoir (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Spearman?

    Start in Spearman, visit Brandt Building, then Brick Streets of Spearman, then Dodge City-Tascosa Trail, then Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, then Drift Fence, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Spearman?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Spearman

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Spearman’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Spearman on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.