Watonga Cheese Factory has a new location in Perryton, Texas but still prides itself in its 70-year tradition to produce rich, handmade cheddar cheese full of flavor and over 60 quality items to choose from. Established in 1940 by John Knudsen in Watonga, Oklahoma, Watonga Cheese Factory was purchased in 2002 by Casey and Brandi Cowan. Tropical storm Erin demolished the factory in 2007. In 2009, a new factory was built in Perryton, Texas near Casey's parents dairy farm.