Snyder is found in Scurry County. Snyder is about ninety miles
from Lubbock. Snyder was given this name in respect of trading post owner
Peter Snyder in 1907. Snyder was established on a tributary of the Colorado
River called Deep Creek. Snyder saw an influx of people when oil was found
in Snyder in 1948. The Snyder well produced five hundred barrels a day and
brought wealth to Snyder. Snyder has over eleven thousand residents. Schools
in Snyder are provided by the Snyder ISD. Snyder is home to the community
college of Western Texas.
Snyder City Hall
P. O. BOX 1341
Snyder, Texas 79550
325-573-4957
Snyder Chamber of Commerce
2302 Avenue R.
Snyder Texas 79550
325-573-3558