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Littlefield Was Built on a Ranch Sale and a Railroad Stop

Lamb County History & Culture

In 1913, the Santa Fe Railway built a line through George W. Littlefield's Yellow House Ranch. Littlefield sold off land parcels, and a town grew up around the station. The town was incorporated in 1924. By 1930 it had cotton gins, grain elevators, and a population of 3,500.

Cotton farming drove most of that growth. The county's population peaked around 1960 and has declined since, following the national trend of agricultural mechanization. Littlefield became the official county seat in 1946, replacing Olton. Today it serves as the retail and banking hub for Lamb County.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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