Batterton
Located in the southeastern corner of the Maple Wilson Ranch and named after the man who operated a store there during the 1920s
Read MoreTowns & Communities of Cochran County
Cochran County's history extends beyond its present-day cities and towns. Many smaller communities and settlements once dotted the county, some of which have disappeared from the landscape but remain an important part of the county's history.
Use the directory below to explore the histories of these places and learn more about the people, businesses, schools, churches, events, and stories associated with them.
Community Directory
Bledsoe
Named after Samuel T. Bledsoe, president of the Panhandle & Santa Fe Railway, Bledsoe's first residents were R. C. Strickland, his wife Elsie and their children Gladys and Raymond.
Read MoreChipley
Chipley was located halfway between Whiteface and Lehman. For a short time the townsite had a small store, service station and dance hall.
Read MoreCochran City
The first successful oil well in Cochran County was on the townsite of Cochran City.
Read MoreCounty Line
Located in the northeast corner of Cochran County on FM 597.
Read MoreEdwards
Edwards was located in the northeastern corner of Cochran County, west of the Yellow House Ranch and was the location of the first known store in Cochran County.
Read MoreFamuliner
The community consisted of more than 6,000 acres and a community building that was erected on the northwest corner of the N. H. Steed farm, across the highway south of where present-day Southwest Gin stands.
Read MoreGriffith
Located 16 miles west of Morton on State Highway 114 and was originally called Oasis.
Read MoreLehman
Founded in 1925 after the townsite of Ligon was abandoned. The buildings in Ligon were moved to the community of Lehman.
Read MoreLigon
First town built in Cochran County, May 15, 1923. Established four miles south of present-day Morton.
Read MoreMexline
Located near the New Mexico line.
Read MoreMorton
Founded in June 1923 and named after Morton J. Smith.
Read MoreOasis
Currently known as Griffith and located 16 miles west of Morton on State Highway 114.
Read MoreStar Route
Approximately 6 miles west of Morton on the Portales Highway
Read MoreWhiteface
Founded in 1925 and named after C. C. Slaughter's Whiteface Camp & Pasture, which was named for the whiteface Hereford cattle Slaughter pastured there in 1897.
Read MoreSubmit Town & Community History
If you know of a town or community in Cochran County that is not listed here, or if you have photographs, maps, documents, stories, or other materials connected to one of these communities that you would like to share on this website, please email Mary Helen McKnight.