SlatonTexas
Slaton is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. Founded by German immigrants, Slaton was the westernmost German settlement in Texas.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Slaton
Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Slaton is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,698.
Slaton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,055 residents per square mile.
📰 Slaton News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Slaton Unique
- The only place in America named Slaton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,698.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Slaton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Texas Air Museum · Museum
- Engine 1809 · Attraction
- Slaton Model Railroad Studio · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Slaton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Slaton
- CATHELENE THOMAS EL
- SLATON H S
- SLATON ISD DAEP
- SLATON J H
- SOUTHLAND SCHOOL
- STEPHEN F AUSTIN PRI
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.