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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VYL_william-moten-vaughan-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Born in Missouri. Served in Texas Rangers, 1860-61, and in Civil War, 1862-65. He was a Corporal in last Confederate Army surrendered east of the Mississippi. After the war, he lived in McLennan, Coryell, and Briscoe Counties. Married twice, he ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUR_site-of-celtic-post-office-historical_Silverton-TX.html
The first two post offices in the area were established at Celtic and Luther on May 2, 1891, eleven months before formal organization of Briscoe County. Celtic was named by pioneer E.R. Thomas, who operated the post office and a store in his home …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUQ_archeological-sites-at-mackenzie-reservoir-and-tule-canyon-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Before this area was covered by Mackenzie Reservior, evidence of human occupancy was found at 77 recorded archeological sites. The earliest artifacts date back 10,000 years to a bison kill. Prehistoric occupancy is indicated by burial sites, shall…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUN_first-baptist-church-of-silverton-historical_Silverton-TX.html
In the fall of 1891, six months before the official founding of the town of Silverton, a group of citizens met together to form a non-denominational community Sunday school. Early meetings were held in a mercantile store and the county courthouse.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUL_first-methodist-church-of-silverton-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Organized as a Sunday school in 1891, the First Methodist Church of Silverton has grown along with the community. The first pastor was the Rev. W.B. Ford, who conducted services here once a month while also serving other communities in the area. E…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUK_pleasant-lafayette-crawford-house-historical_Silverton-TX.html
This Queen Anne style home, which features a wrap around porch, was built in 1904 by Civil War veteran, Pleasant Lafayette Crawford (1837-1912). After Crawford moved here from Arkansas in the late 1880's, he bought ranch land and opened a mercanti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUJ_briscoe-county-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Formed from Bexar Territory
Created August 21, 1876
Organized March 15, 1892
Named for Andrew Briscoe
1810-1849
Defender of Texan liberty
at the Battle of Concepcion,
the Capture of Bexar and the
Battle of San Jacinto.
Chief Justice of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUI_miner-crawford-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Born in Benton County, Ark.
In 1892, when Briscoe County was organized, won election as first sheriff; also later served single terms, 1913-1914 and 1921-1922.
First official act was arrest of two horse thieves from New Mexico; in last term he …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUH_briscoe-county-jail-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Built 1894 of handcut stone hauled here by horse-drawn wagons from Tule Canyon.
Early day sheriff's families rented it as residence.
Lower floor was used by Red Cross workers, for sewing, during World War I.
This jail stands as the lasting r…