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Plainview, Texas: Cow Herd of Plainview

The Plainview Cattle Drive and Stampede public art projects herded 48 art-augmented fiberglass cows into town in 2000. Lives on with ~38 cows still findable in public.

Address:
909 I-27 Service Rd, Plainview, TX
Directions:
McD's Clown Cows are north of Olton Rd alongside I-27 on the West Service Rd. Other cows in various spots.
Phone:
806-296-7431
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Cow Herd of Plainview

Was just by Plainview and saw four cows just driving on the interstate. We saw several a few years ago. Entertaining to see how they are all painted.

[Cathie B., 07/17/2021]

McDonald's cow.

Cow Herd of Plainview

Only one cow remains; others must have left.

[Patsy Lewis, 03/16/2021]

Thinning the herd is not the best way to attract visitors.

McDonald's Clown Cows.

Cow Herd of Plainview

There are 38 cows in the Plainview Herd -- all uniquely painted. Ducks in the duck pond, the Plow Cow with several agricultural scenes, the McDonald's cow and calf, Harry Potter at the Library, cape and all.

[Linda Morris, 07/23/2015]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Jimmy Dean MuseumJimmy Dean Museum, Plainview, TX - 1 mi.
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Jesus in a BoxJesus in a Box, Abernathy, TX - 26 mi.
In the region:
Chunk of the Blarney Stone, Lubbock, TX - 42 mi.

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