Why visit Breckenridge
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Stephens County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Breckenridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a city and county seat of Stephens County, Texas, Texas, United States. The estimated population was 5,349 as of February 2021.
From the Wikipedia article Breckenridge, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks12
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
Museum · 0.6 mi
207 North Breckenridge Avenue, Breckenridge
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Buckaroo Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
706 North Smith Street, Breckenridge
Restaurants and cafes7
Breckenridge Pizza Co
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
1906 West Walker Street, Breckenridge
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1850 West Walker Street, Breckenridge
Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00
History
The town of Breckenridge originated in 1854 as Picketville, either named after the structure of its early homes or after rancher Bill Pickett, who lived in the area at the time. In 1876, Stephens County was established, and its territory included Picketville. The town was renamed "Breckenridge" after former U.S. Vice President and Confederate Army General John C. Breckinridge, though with an altered spelling.
Breckenridge was a major oil producer in the early 1920s. The population jumped from around 1000 to 5000 in under five years.
Briefly, it was the home of legendary figure of the Old West, John "Doc" Holliday. Breckenridge's boomtown era was well documented by the hundreds of photographs of pioneer photographer Basil Clemons.
From the History section of Breckenridge, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
The Lodge RV Park
Campground · 0.6 mi
305 South Breckenridge Avenue, Breckenridge
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping4
Higginbotham Brothers
Hardware store · 1.8 mi
3720 West Walker Street, Breckenridge
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Breckenridge Library
Library · 0.6 mi
209 North Breckenridge Avenue, Breckenridge
Texas State Technical College Breckenridge
School · 0.6 mi
307 North Breckenridge Avenue, Breckenridge
Healthcare1
Map of Breckenridge
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 32°F | 1.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 41°F | 2.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 70°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 38°F | 1.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 30°F | 1.8 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Breckenridge (1 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
Stephens County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stephens County Airport (BKD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Albany 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Ranger 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Eastland 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Cisco 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Baird 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Clyde 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Olney 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mineral Wells 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Abilene 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Stephenville 55 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Breckenridge Texas Municipal Building, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Old First National Bank Building Breckenridge TX, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Breckenridge Stephens Walker Home, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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