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In the Texas Panhandle, Donley County centers on Clarendon (the county seat), founded in 1878 as one of the first Panhandle towns. Known as the “Athens of the Panhandle,” Clarendon developed with ranching, railroads, and higher education, once hosting multiple colleges. Today, the county is rural, with small communities like Hedley. Amarillo lies about 60 miles northwest, serving as the nearest major city. Housing includes historic Victorian homes, 20th-century cottages, brick ranchers, and rural farmhouses. Prices remain affordable, with most existing homes $120,000–$200,000. Ranchland sells for $1,500–$3,500 per acre, with recreational tracts attracting buyers seeking Panhandle hunting and open views.