About Washburn
Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Washburn is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Washburn is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.96 square miles.
📰 Washburn News Today
- TMJ4's Ashley Washburn leaving as new sports reporter arrives Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Aug 14
- Harold "Buck" Lynn Butler Obituary Jan 29, 2026 Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors · Jan 29
- Eileen K. Washburn Obituary Aug 6, 2026 kleinfh.com · Aug 6
- Geary Lewis Washburn Obituary Apr 28, 2026 Hawkins Funeral Homes · Apr 28
- Washburn, John Leonard's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information Restland Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory · Dec 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Washburn Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Washburn — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Amarillo (15 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Washburn
- Cecil's Last Chance Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Amarillo Railway Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.96 sq mi
Coordinates35.1692, -101.5700