Site of Parmerton

Site of Parmerton (HM11YP)

Location: Friona, TX 79035 Parmer County
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N 34° 34.886', W 102° 48.192'

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(Elevation 4,202 feet)

Founded as Parmer Switch on Pecos & Northern Texas Railroad in 1898. In 1906 became site of a model farm. Using Campbell dry farming method, run by Capitol Freehold Land & Investment Co.

In 1907, Parmerton Townsite Co. bought 200 acres of the farm and laid out a town, which was designated first county seat that same year. A post office was soon established.

When, in late 1907, Farwell was elected new county seat, Parmerton's citizens departed, taking homes and other buildings with them. Only the railroad switch marks the site today.
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HM NumberHM11YP
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Marker Number4871
Year Placed1971
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 2:34pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 701494 N 3828820
Decimal Degrees34.58143333, -102.80320000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 34.886', W 102° 48.192'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 34' 53.16" N, 102° 48' 11.52" W
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Area Code(s)806
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1469-1499 W 11th St, Friona TX 79035, US
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