Shoot-out on Jones Street

Shoot-out on Jones Street (HM1POR)

Location: Dimmitt, TX 79027 Castro County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 32.999', W 102° 18.721'

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At an 1891 meeting to discuss the selection of a Castro County seat, words were exchanged between Ira Aten, a retired Texas Ranger speaking on behalf of Castro City, and Andrew McClelland, a spokesman for Dimmitt. The inflammatory remarks led to a gunfight between the two men on December 23, five days after Dimmitt was chosen county seat. In an exchange of shots in the middle of Jones Street, Aten wounded Andrew McClelland and his brother Hugh. Aten was acquitted of the assault charges and a short time later was appointed Castro County Sheriff.
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HM NumberHM1POR
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Marker Number4689
Year Placed1983
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, November 30th, 2015 at 5:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13S E 746650 N 3826422
Decimal Degrees34.54998333, -102.31201667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 32.999', W 102° 18.721'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 32' 59.94" N, 102° 18' 43.26" W
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Area Code(s)806
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-199 E Jones St, Dimmitt TX 79027, US
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