Denver City
Denver City is on State Highway 83 on the Gaines county line, seventy miles southwest of Lubbock in south central Yoakum County. When the Wasson oil pool was developed in 1939, the town was founded and named by C. S. Ameen and Ben Eggink. Ameen selected the name because he had a close friend who was employed by Denver Productions near the townsite, and he added "City" to the name to show his faith in the town's future. Shortly after its founding the town was incorporated and had a refinery and a gas and water system. By 1940 Denver City had a population of 3,000 and 120 businesses.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Leoti A. Bennett | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Denver City is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Wasson)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.96804290
- Longitude
- -102.83188000
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
Yes
Denver City by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Denver City
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 5,297 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 4,479 | 2010 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 3,985 | 2000 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 5,156 | 1990 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 4,704 | 1980 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 4,133 | 1970 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 4,302 | 1960 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 1,855 | 1950 | Texas Demographic Center |