About Monahans, TX
The city of Monahans is located in Ward County, Texas, and was established as a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railroad. Major attractions include the Million Barrel Museum and the Pyote Museum and Rattlesnake Bomber Base. Each year, the Butterfield Overland Stagecoach & Wagon Festival (July) and the Monahans Art Festival (Sept.) are held here. One of the best places to visit when you are in Monahans is 3,840-acre Monahans Sandhills State Park, where you can enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, bird and wildlife watching and sand surfing. Well-known resident of Monahans have included golfer, Kathy Whitworth and songwriter and country musician, Guy Clark.
