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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MEM_prisoner-of-war-camp-chapel_Hereford-TX.html
Near this site during World War II the Hereford Military Reservation and Reception Center, a prisoner of war camp, was established. During nearly three years of operation, approximately 7000 Italian soldiers were imprisoned. Through their work on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11XF_p-o-w-camp-chapel_Hereford-TX.html
This chapel is one of the few physical reminders of the days this site served as an Italian Prisoner of War Camp during World War II. The prisoners, several of them fine artisans and craftsmen, designed and built the chapel, crafting the concrete …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11XC_prisoner-of-war-camp-chapel_Hereford-TX.html
A prisoner of war camp, used primarily for Italian soldiers, was in operation near this site during World War II. Known as the Hereford Military Reservation and Reception Center, it was first used in 1943 for prisoners captured in an invasion of N…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11XA_deaf-smith-courthouse_Hereford-TX.html
Brick with marble veneer and interior. Second marble courthouse built in U.S.
Cost was $125,000. After hotly-contested bond issue election, Judge John Slaton and winners paraded down Main Street behind the band.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11X9_deaf-smith-county_Hereford-TX.html
Formed from Young and BexarTerritoriesCreated August 21, 1876Organized October 3, 1890
Named in honor ofErastus "Deaf" Smith1787-1837Came to Texas in 1821Rendered valuable service as a scout andspy during the Texas Revolutionand was conspicuous…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11X8_pioneer-windmill_Hereford-TX.html
A wind-driven machine for pumping water. Its use made gardening easier and led to irrigated farming on arid High Plains. With barbed wire, it enabled settlers and stockmen to penetrate region in 1870s.
Town had name "Windmill City" because of s…