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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29PA_feely-cemetery_Van-Horn-TX.html
The nearby cemetery (250 yards S) was first used in 1910 for the burial of an infant son of J.H. Feely. The owner of a grocery in the railroad settlement of Plateau (2 miles north), he later served as the first sheriff of Culberson County when it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25OE_frijole-historic-site_TX.html
This West Texas ranch home is the most complete remnant of early farming and ranching enterprise in the Guadalupe Mountains. Two pioneer ranchers, the Rader brothers, settled here in the 1870's with a few cattle. Their home, which consisted of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25OD_frijole-school-house_TX.html
Built in 1925 and used into the 1930's by up to 8 local children. The Smith's hired a teacher for $30 a month plus room, board and a horse.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E3G_van-horn-wells_Van-Horn-TX.html
Only dependable water supply in miles of arid terrain. Used by Indians for centuries. Named for either Maj. Jefferson Van Horne (who passed here en route to establish fort at El Paso, in 1849), or for Lt. J.J. Van Horn (stationed here to fight Ind…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15SE_butterfield-overland-mail_Ravenna-TX.html
Butterfield Overland MailFirst Overland Mail Route from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco, California. As a forerunner of the Pony Express and Transcontinental Railroad, the Butterfield Overland Mail was the first successful attempt to link …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15S2_guadalupe-peak_Orleans-TX.html
Guadalupe Peak, Texas' highest mountain at 8,749 feet above see level, dominates one of the most scenic and least-known areas of the state. It lies behind and to the right of El Capitan (8,078 feet), the sheer wall that rises more than 3,000 feet …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15AP_original-culberson-county-jail_Van-Horn-TX.html
In order to provide local law enforcement in the wake of Mexican bandit attacks, Culberson County was organized in 1911. The following year the county commissioners accepted plans for construction of this red brick jail. Although prisoners at time…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15AO_presbyterian-church_Van-Horn-TX.html
U.S. 1902. First church building erected in Van Horn. This was used by all faiths until other churches were built.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15AN_clark-hotel_Van-Horn-TX.html
First permanent structure in Van Horn. Earliest portion (built 1901) housed original city post office. Main portion was built in 1905-06 by John Cox of concrete blocks handmade by crew on site. In 1911-12, when Culberson was newly organized, s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM156K_stephen-tyng-mather_Big-Bend-National-Park-TX.html
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service. Defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
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