Who were the Comancheros?

The Comancheros were natives of northern and central New Mexico who conducted trade for a living with the nomadic plains tribes, often at designated areas in the Llano Estacado... Read More

A Brief Introduction to Local History

Stone artifacts from the Clovis era people are scattered within this area. The first "civilized" record about this part of Texas was given by the Coronado expedition of 1541... Read More

Comanchero Canyons Museum, Quitaque, Texas

Comanchero Canyons Museum is a nonprofit organization in Quitaque, Texas, covering history from the counties of Swisher, Briscoe, Hall, Floyd, Motley, and Crosby.
Here at the museum, art and artifacts come together to illustrate our local history. They tell stories about Comancheros, wild bison, Native Americans, the US military, expeditions, battles, and more. You may have heard fragments of these tales, shared through generations. Or maybe you've never heard, but are eager to know. We invite you to come and experience the whole story. History awaits.