Site of Cottonwood Springs

Site of Cottonwood Springs (HM1IKN)

Location: Cross Plains, TX 76443 Callahan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 12.356', W 99° 12.217'

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After Indians on High Plains were subdued (1874) by Gen. R.S. MacKenzie, settlers started to pour into this area, where they found abundant game, water, and good soil for ranching, farming. Cottonwood Springs, at head of Green Briar Creek, was one of first villages founded (in 1875). The town soon became a trading center for southeastern part of county. It had several stores, two churches, and a school; and although usually peaceful, it experienced many gun battles. The town name was shortened to "Cottonwood" after first post office was established in 1883.
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HM NumberHM1IKN
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Marker Number4764
Year Placed1968
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 at 1:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 480810 N 3563280
Decimal Degrees32.20593333, -99.20361667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 12.356', W 99° 12.217'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 12' 21.36" N, 99° 12' 13.02" W
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Area Code(s)254
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 9996 FM1079, Cross Plains TX 76443, US
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