Pecos
First Rodeo
State: Texas
County: Reeves County
Founded: 1880s
Abandoned: Declining
Peak Population: Railroad town
Pecos claims to be the site of the world's first organized rodeo on July 4, 1883. Trave Windham won the first steer-roping contest. The town thrived on ranching and oil but has declined. The West of the Pecos Museum tells the story.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- First rodeo 1883
- West of the Pecos Museum
- Trave Windham won
Location
Address: Pecos, TX
Coordinates: 31.4228, -103.4933