Groom (Texas)

Carson County

48-31292

Groom is an American small town with 587 inhabitants ( 2000) in Carson County, Texas. The town is located off Interstate 40 between Amarillo and Oklahoma City. The historic Route 66 led past Groom. The city has an area of ​​2.1 km ². The city was named after Colonel BB Groom, who had built a ranch. The area is mainly used for agricultural purposes. In addition to the cultivation of wheat and maize crops and cattle is operated.

Giant Cross

Outside Grooms is a 58 meter high, free-standing cross, which is visible because of its location and size. The base of the built in 1995 by Steve Thomas Cross is designed with life-sized Stations of the Cross. In Effingham, Illinois, a similar cross the eight foot is higher than that in Groom is and was designed according to the model.

The Leaning Water Tower

To the east of Groom is a sideways inclined water tower on historic Route 66, which was formerly in use and is used in the present for decoration. He is a popular motif for tourists.

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The Leaning Water Tower

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