If you are fond of city lights, fast-moving automobiles, loud noises, busy streets, and a metropolitan lifestyle, Irion County is definitely NOT your place to visit! However, if a friendly atmosphere along with tranquility and beautiful countryside sounds appealing, please drop in to visit any one of our three little rural communities in Irion County.
Some 51 miles southwest of San Angelo on U.S. 67, you’ll find Barnhart, once the second-largest U.S. livestock shipping point, outside of Chicago.
Continuing on U.S. 67 is Mertzon, the county seat, 26 miles southwest of San Angelo. On any given weekday you can visit Rico’s Caf
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