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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZXC_welcome-to-blarney-stone-plaza_Shamrock-TX.html
Irish folklore says "you will never be at a loss for words" after kissing the Blarney Stone (also known as The Stone of Eloquence). Here in Shamrock, Texas, some of our locals swear their luck changed for the better after kissing this se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZXB_the-legend-of-st-patrick-and-the-shamrock_Shamrock-TX.html
Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. Even with all of his celebrity, much of his life remains a mystery. Historians are still researching and debating the famous account of his banishing a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZXA_shamrocks-st-patricks-day-celebration_Shamrock-TX.html
Early area settler George Nickel and his wife, Dora (Hggard), raised their family in a dugout home in Wheeler County. For his Irish heritage and for its symbolism of luck and courage, George suggested "Shamrock" for a Post…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W7H_lela-school-historical_Shamrock-TX.html
Soon after the establishment of this community along the proposed rail line for the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf railway in 1902, residents called for the creation of a school to serve their children. Both the community and the school were known …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W7G_old-pakan-school-historical_Shamrock-TX.html
Named for Sam Pakan, Sr., (1875-1929), Slovak emigrant. Success in Chicago enabled him to buy land here, 1904. Ten other Slovak families joined him and pooled funds to build first school, 1907. Some old settlers remaining include Linkeys, Mertels,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W6H_shamrock-water-tower-historical_Shamrock-TX.html
Soon after residents voted to incorporate in March 1911, Shamrock officials identified the need for a reliable waterworks for the city. Prior to that time, citizens got their water from one of two town wells or hauled it to town in barrels on wago…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W6G_first-baptist-church-of-shamrock-historical_Shamrock-TX.html
Organized in 1904 by the Rev. E. A. Oller, this was the second church established in Shamrock. Charter members included Martha Anderson, A. N. Holmes, Mrs. Kaffir, Mrs. Betty McGreggor, and J. M. Woodley. First meeting place was the local schoolho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W6F_shamrock-methodist-church-historical_Shamrock-TX.html
Visits of Methodist ministers to this area began in 1881. On June 17, 1901, circuit rider W. L. Harris, from Cataline Mission (40 mi N), organized this first local church in native walnut grove of Mrs. Mary Ruth Jones (3 mi N). Charter members (17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W6C_greer-county-texas-historical_Shamrock-TX.html
Created 1860; until 1896, one of largest counties in Texas. Organized at Old Mobeetie, northwest of here. In 1880s settlement was rapid; by 1892 nearly 2,500 pupils were in county's schools. A post office, jail and many houses were built, and over…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ3T_tower-building_Shamrock-TX.html
The distinctive tower building was one of many commercial structures erected in the early 1930s along new U.S. Route 66. Designed by Pampa Architect J.C. Berry, the structure was built by local entrepreneur J.M. Tindall in 1936. The Tower Building…