Population3,213 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
Panhandle Horizons with Ranching Stories to Tell
Donley County, TexasDonley County centers on Clarendon, a Panhandle community whose local history offers several ways to understand the surrounding country. Clarendon is both the county seat and its largest city. The Saints’ Roost Museum connects visitors with ranching, community life and the people who shaped the area. Begin with a visit to town, then use the county’s public information and local institutions to explore the stories behind the places on the map.
Donley County at a Glance
Population3,213 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatClarendon
Largest CityClarendon
Established1876 (organized 1882)
ZIP Codes4
Total Area933 sq mi (2,420 km 2 )
Major RoutesI-40 US 287 SH 70 SH 203 SH 273
Area Code806
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Donley County
Donley County was created in 1876 and organized in 1882. Its name honors Stockton P. Donley, a justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Clarendon became the county seat and remains its main community center. The Saints’ Roost Museum adds context to the area’s history through collections associated with Panhandle ranches and local life. Its home in the former Adair Hospital also connects the museum building itself with the region’s ranching families and institutions of the early twentieth century.
The Saints’ Roost Museum is a useful first stop for learning about Clarendon and the surrounding Panhandle. Alongside its exhibits, the site includes a restored railroad depot. Check the museum’s current visiting arrangements before planning a day around its collections. Beyond that stop, allow time for the town itself and the longer drives that come with exploring a rural county. Local sources are the best starting point for a particular event or public service.
What Shapes Us
County Beginnings
Creation in 1876 and organization in 1882 mark different stages of the county’s development. Clarendon serves as the county seat and largest city today.
Saints’ Roost
The museum’s collections explore local and Panhandle history. Its name recalls a nickname associated with Clarendon’s early identity as a community founded around prohibition.
A Historic Building
The museum occupies the former Adair Hospital, built in 1910 for JA Ranch cowboys and their families. The building adds another layer to the visit.
Ranching memories and Panhandle places keep local history close.
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Donley County
Our County. Our Stories.
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News & resources for Donley County
Local reporting when available, plus statewide Texas news and official resources.
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County Resources
Useful connections for everyday life
Find public information and services through the county and relevant service providers.
Government
County & local resources
County Treasurer
Treasurer’s office, county finances and public financial information.
Commissioners Court Members & Information
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Food, housing & family support
High Plains Food Bank — food assistance
Regional food-bank network serving Donley County. Find a nearby pantry or distribution and confirm its schedule before visiting.
High Plains Food Bank — food assistance — details and contacts
2-1-1 Texas — local assistance
Search community assistance by location and type of need, including food, housing and family support.
Texas HHS — local family support
Search family-support programs and local services for parents and caregivers.
Schools
County & local resources
Child care & learning
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships
Review child-care scholarship information and the application process for families who need care while working or attending education or training.
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships — details and contacts
Donley County — AgriLife Extension
Find county Extension contacts, local educational programs and 4-H information.
Hospitals
No in-county inpatient hospital was verified in the CMS August 2026 data and the Texas DSHS 2024 inventory reviewed on October 3, 2026. These sources have coverage and date limits; this does not establish that no hospital exists. The related local resource below is not an inpatient hospital. For an immediate emergency call 911.
County & local resources
Clarendon Family Medical Center — primary-care clinic
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Health, aging & caregiver support
Texas WIC — office locator
Find a nearby WIC office and contact it about appointments, nutrition support and eligibility.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Find the regional center that helps older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers explore services and support.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers — details and contacts
Local mental and behavioral health authorities
Use the Texas HHS directory to find the authority serving your county and its contact information.
Local mental and behavioral health authorities — details and contacts
Public Safety
County & local resources
Sheriff
Sheriff’s office information, public safety resources and non-emergency contacts.
Emergency Services
For an immediate emergency, call 911. These links provide emergency planning, coordination and recovery information.
County & local resources
Emergency Management
Emergency preparedness, local alerts and response information.
Texas Division of Emergency Management — Region 1 serving Donley County
Emergency preparedness, local alerts and response information.
Prepare before an emergency
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials
Download emergency plans, supply checklists and preparedness materials in English and Spanish.
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials — details and contacts
State Parks
No qualifying TPWD state park open for ordinary public visits was verified for Donley County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Trails
No qualifying named local trail with a verified route or access information was verified for Donley County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Utilities
Water utilities listed for the county. Confirm the provider for your specific address; service territories vary within county lines.
County & local resources
HEDLEY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
GREENBELT MUNICIPAL & INDUSTRIAL WATER AUTHORITY
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
Help with household costs
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance
Find local providers for utility bills, housing, weatherization and accessibility repairs. Providers handle applications; availability and eligibility vary.
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance — details and contacts
Libraries
County & local resources
Accessible reading & library services
Texas Talking Book Program
Learn about accessible library services for qualifying Texans with visual, physical or reading disabilities.
Courts
Use the named county court links or search the official Texas courts directory by county and court name. Confirm the hearing or filing location directly; a regional court may serve more than one county.
County & local resources
Justice of the Peace
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
District Court Judge
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Donley County — County Court (County Constitutional Court)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Donley County — 100th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Donley County — Precincts 1 & 2 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Donley County — Precincts 3 & 4 Place 2 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Donley County — County Clerk Office (County Clerk Office)
County clerk services, public records and office information.
Donley County — Clarendon (Municipal)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Find legal assistance
TexasLawHelp — legal help directory
Search legal-aid organizations by counties covered and area of legal help. Each organization determines service availability and eligibility.
DMV
For local vehicle titles and registration, start with the county tax office. Texas DPS handles driver licenses.
County & local resources
Donley County Tax Office
Tax office information, payments and available services.
Texas resources
Buying or selling a vehicle
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Apply for a Texas driver license
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Driver license appointments
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Transportation
These agencies or county departments serve local transportation needs. Check routes, service boundaries, eligibility and advance booking with the provider.
County & local resources
Panhandle Community Services, Inc. – Panhandle Transit District
Transportation services, routes and travel information.
Postal Services
Local postal facilities listed in USPS property records. Confirm retail hours, available services and temporary closures with USPS before visiting.
County & local resources
National resources
USPS — confirm local hours and services
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Veterans
County & local resources
Donley County veterans service contact — (806) 205-1015
Veterans services, benefits information and support resources.
Employment
Regional employment assistance serving county residents. Check appointment, mobile-service and eligibility details with the provider.
County & local resources
Workforce Solutions Panhandle — serves Donley County
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Job search & employment support
Workforce Solutions — find an office
Find nearby workforce offices for job-search, training and employer services.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup
Find a vocational rehabilitation office to discuss employment services for people with disabilities.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup — details and contacts
A little local knowledge goes a long way
Find practical information before you visit or make a move.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the essentials, then follow the source links for more detail.
Clarendon is the county seat of Donley County, Texas.
The county overview lists Clarendon as its largest community.
The total area is 933 sq mi (2,420 km 2 ), including land and water.
Use the Donley County government website for county offices and public information.
Saints’ Roost Museum presents local and Panhandle history in the former Adair Hospital. Learn about the museum and its collections.
The museum explains that it was a nickname associated with Clarendon’s early prohibition community. See the museum’s account of the name.
For office information, start with Donley County — Tax Assessor Collector. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
The county links residents to Donley County — County Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Use the county’s page for Donley County — District Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
For departmental information, use Donley County — Sheriff. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Start with the county’s Donley County — Emergency Management. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
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Find Something Fun
Make time for a local discoveryPlan your day around places and experiences in the county.
Kids’ Fun
- Clarendon Aquatic Center — Plan a seasonal swim; check admission and opening dates.
- Mulkey Theatre — Choose a family-appropriate film or performance from the current schedule.
- Saints’ Roost Museum — Explore local heritage and the restored railroad depot.
Restaurants
- REFZ Sports Bar & Grill — Visit the Clarendon location for a meal and sports viewing.
- Clarendon Outpost — Stop for a meal at this local convenience-store restaurant.
- Sonic Drive-In — Find drive-in dining in Clarendon.
Shopping & Retail
- Amanda’s Country Soaps — Explore locally listed soaps near Clarendon.
- Country Bloomers Flowers & Gifts — Shop floral arrangements and gifts.
- Whistle Stop — Browse antiques on East Second Street.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Cornell’s Country Store — Explore clothing and footwear at this country store.
- Every Nook & Cranny — Browse apparel, jewelry and specialty retail finds.
- Floatin’ T Boutique — Explore boutique clothing and accessories; confirm shopping arrangements.
Outdoor Fun
- Greenbelt Lake — Plan lake recreation; confirm water levels, access and fees.
- Kincaid Park Disc Golf — Bring discs for a lakeside outing; check park entry requirements.
- Sandell Drive-In — Enjoy a seasonal outdoor movie; check current screenings and admission.
Free Things To Do
- Gabie Betts Burton Memorial Library — Enjoy public reading space and free Wi-Fi; other services may have fees.
- Clarendon Visitor Center — Browse local visitor information; souvenir purchases are optional.
- Clarendon City Park — Enjoy public outdoor space; facility reservations cost extra.
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