Wayland Baptist University has anchored Plainview since 1909

Wayland Baptist University opened in Plainview in 1909. It is a private Christian school that offers four-year degrees. The university has been part of Hale County life for over 100 years.

The university is home to the Llano Estacado Museum. The museum covers the natural and cultural history of the South Plains. Its exhibits include the story of the Plainview point, an ancient spear point found near town in 1941.

For new residents, the university adds arts events and college athletics to a rural county seat. The museum is worth a visit if you want to learn about the deep history of this part of Texas.