Follett
A gateway to Texas Panhandle's "Golden Spread". Founded as "Ivanhoe", on a site across state line, in Oklahoma. Town moved twice to locate on a railroad. Situated here in 1917, and renamed for Horace Follett, railroad surveyor. Economy based on wheat, cattle, grain sorghums and (since 1950's) oil and gas production. (1967)
36.4339° N, 100.1369° W
Where to Find It
on E. Ivanhoe (SH 15), across from Methodist Church, Follett
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Follett United Methodist Church and Church Bell Follett
- <0.1 mi SW Follett United Methodist Church Follett
- 3.3 mi N Fairmont Cemetery Follett
- 6.1 mi SW Fairview Cemetery Lipscomb
- 7.6 mi E Northeast Corner of Texas Follett
- 11.4 mi W Darrouzett Cemetery Darrouzett