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What makes Amarillo famous?
While it may be best known for its involvement in Route 66 or attractions such as Wonderland Amusement Park or The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo has no shortage of sights to see and fascinating factoids.
Why is Amarillo called Yellow city?
The name Amarillo, which means yellow in Spanish, was probably chosen because of the color of the sub-soil in nearby Amarillo Creek. In the early days most houses were painted yellow in honor of the name. A county courthouse was built in 1888 of brick made from the Amarillo Creek.
Is Amarillo a good place to live?
Amarillo is a city in Texas with a population of 200,360. Amarillo is in Potter County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Amarillo offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Amarillo there are a lot of bars and parks.
What percentage of Amarillo is white?
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Amarillo, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.2%), White (Hispanic) (20.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.66%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.93%).
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Amarillo is a city in the Texas Panhandle. It’s a gateway to the vast, trail-lined Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The Cadillac Ranch is an installation of graffiti-decorated cars, partly buried in a field. With art deco and Spanish Revival...
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