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Why visit Bowie
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pelham Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Bowie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bowie
Bowie is a town in Montague County, Texas, United States. Its population was 5,448 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bowie, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Home County of Governor James V. Allred (March 29, 1899-Sept. 24, 1959)
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Doc’s Sports Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Pizza
220 North Mason Street, Bowie
Mo 00:00-18:00; We-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 23:30-24:00
History
On July 22, 1881, Bowie was incorporated as a town in Montague County, Texas, United States. (A separate Bowie County includes Texarkana in northeastern Texas.) The town began to expand with the arrival of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway in 1882. In 1884, four men robbed the First National Bank of Bowie and allegedly left with over $10,000 in gold coins. Townspeople gave chase and eventually captured the robbers, who were hanged for their crimes. By 1913, the town had a population of more than 5,000, and included the Bowie Commercial College.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited the town on his train on July 11, 1938. He ceremonially purchased biscuits from businessman Amon G. Carter of Fort Worth, who had grown up in Bowie. On August 19, 1941, Rex Beard, Jr., robbed the First National Bank of Bowie and was captured in December of that same year.
An EF1 tornado hit the town of Bowie on May 22, 2020. On March 21, 2022, two EF1 tornadoes hit the town.
From the History section of Bowie, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
2436 US Highway 287 North, Bowie
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Bowie
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 30°F | 1.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 32°F | 2.1 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bowie (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montague County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allison Farm Airport (XA34) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Alvord 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Nocona 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Chico 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Henrietta 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Muenster 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Jacksboro 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Boyd 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Gainesville 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Wichita Falls 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Denton 47 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bowie, TX, City Hall IMG 6820, No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bowie June 2018 07 (N Mason Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 06 (N Mason Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 08 (Legend Bank), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 10 (Legend Bank), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 05 (W Wise Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 09 (City of Bowie Community Room), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 04 (N Smythe Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 03 (The Bowie News), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 02 (Bowie Fire Department), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 01 (Bowie Public Library), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 11 (St. Peter Lutheran Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 12 (Bowie Intermediate School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 13 (Jackrabbit Stadium), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 15 (Bowie High School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bowie June 2018 14 (Bowie High School), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elmwood Cemetery Bowie Texas, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Elmwood Cemetery HTC Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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