Texas, United States · North America
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Friona is a town located in Texas, United States. With a population of 3,894, it is an important destination in North America.
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Friona is a city in Parmer County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,171 at the 2020 census. Friona was established as a small community in 1898 by XIT Ranch, originally called Frio, which is also the word for "cold" in Spanish.
The community served as a shipping point for the Pecos and Northern TexasRead more
Railroads. In 1906, the George G. Wright Land CO. chose the community for a colonization project, promising settlers of fertile soil, and a healthful climate. The community then became known as Friona after the opening of a post office in March 16, 1907 and started to construct various buildings, which were a hotel, livery stable and a bank. Soon after, the first church in Friona was constructed, and then in the following year of 1908 a school.
In 2007, the Texas State Legislature declared Friona the "Cheeseburger Capital of Texas". The city began holding the "Cheeseburger Cook-Off and Festival" in 2006.
The city motto is "The Biggest Small Town in Texas".
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Friona is located in Texas, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.6417 latitude, -102.7241 longitude.
Friona has a population of approximately 3,894 people, making it a town in United States.
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