Abilene – Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History
Be sure to visit Abilene – Eisenhower & Gunsmoke History celebrated! Abilene consistently ranks among the best historic small towns in the US. In 2025, it earned second place in the USA TODAY’s ranking! Its rich history includes the childhood home of Dwight Eisenhower, a central cattle town when cattle were driven north from Texas to meet the railroad in Abilene. It’s located on I-70, so make a visit whether you’re specifically visiting Abilene or passing through on the interstate.