About Slaton, Texas

Slaton is a small city that begs to be explored. It has had its ups and downs throughout the years, but it seems like there is an uptick now, after suffering through the pandemic like everyone else. The city began as a company town created by the Santa Fe Railroad. Find out about the grand history of Slaton, Texas, which has retained many of its original structures and even a few businesses. And while the Santa Fe Railway is no longer here, it continues to be a railway town.

Here, one may also find out about the city’s location, twelve or so miles east of Lubbock in the Texas Panhandle, climate, which is often hot and dry, its diverse population, and other demographics. Under contacts and resources, one will find the location and contact information for public and significant buildings and city divisions, including non-emergency phone numbers for the police and fire departments.