Seymour, Texas
Seymour is a city of 2,623 people in Baylor County, Texas, founded in 1890.
Why visit Seymour
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Early Community Building and The Whiteside Museum of Natural History.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Seymour
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seymour
Seymour is a city in and the county seat of Baylor County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,575 as of the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Seymour, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
Rusty Spur Saloon & Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
600 South Main Street, Seymour
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
901 North Main Street, Seymour
Mo 06:00-22:00; Tu 06:00-22:30; We-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa...
History
Seymour was founded by settlers from Oregon, who called the town Oregon City; it was originally located where the Western Trail crossed the Brazos River, which flows just south of the townsite. A post office was established in 1879, when the town's name was changed to honor local cowboy Seymour Munday, after whom nearby Munday was also named. The census of 1880 shows 78 people living in the 901-square-mile county. The first settlers were ranchers. During those years, the Miller brothers established a large ranch with the headquarters some 10 miles south of Seymour on Miller Creek. About 50 men were in the Miller outfit, and some of these were reportedly outlaws. Not unusually, some of the cowboys rode into town and proceeded to "shoot it up". The Millers realized that law had come to Baylor County in 1884, and sold the ranch. It was the largest transaction ever made in northwest Texas at that time. The purchasers used the Hashknife Ranch brand, which is still in use in the county.
From the History section of Seymour, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship6
First United Methodist Church of Seymour
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
1025 West California Street, Seymour
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Seymour
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 28°F | 1.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 32°F | 1.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 72°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 71°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 38°F | 1.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 29°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seymour 3Nw (4 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
Baylor County has had 14 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)
- 2019-02-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Olney Municipal Airport (ONY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Munday 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Throckmorton 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Olney 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Electra 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Archer City 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Haskell 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Lakeside City 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Wichita Falls 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Burkburnett 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Quanah 56 mi northwest, 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
- Seymour04 shops, Lothar1976, Public domain
- Seymour Texas First Christian Church, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Seymour Texas Early Community Building, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Seymour, Texas, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baylor County Texas Centennial Marker, Larry D. Moore, Public domain
- Baylor County Texas Courthouse 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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