Slaton Bakery Offers A Taste Of Local Flavor In This Charming West Texas Town
Slaton, Texas, a charming town with deep roots in railroad history, offers a glimpse into West Texas heritage with its iconic Harvey House and local treasures like the Slaton Bakery.
From the sound of trains to the smell of barbecue in the air, Slaton is a place that proudly wears its history, which began in 1911 with the expansion of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway across the South Plains.
The town's history is rooted in the railroad, with the Santa Fe line needing a new division point and shipping hub, finding the perfect spot about 17 miles southeast of Lubbock.
wherever the tracks went, towns sprouted up
Author's summary: Slaton Bakery offers local flavor in West Texas.