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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PR6_flynt-building_Tulia-TX.html
Built 1909 of red brick with frosted glass above wood awning. First housed a confectionary. Has ornate marble counter and back bar. Exterior remodeled 1950. Is oldest retail firm in town at original location. First owner was E. W. Flynt (1888-1968…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PR4_swisher-county_Tulia-TX.html
Formed from Young and Bexar
territories
Created: August 21, 1876
Organized:July 17, 1890
Named in honor of James Gibson Swisher
1794-1864 Conspicuous for gallantry at the storming of Bexar, 1835
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PR3_rose-hill-cemetery_Tulia-TX.html
The history of this community cemetery dates to October 1890, just three months after Swisher County was organized and Tulia was named county seat. The first recorded burial here is that of 18-year old Louis H. Harral, who died on October 17, 1890…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PR2_kress-cemetery_Kress-TX.html
This cemetery has served the community of Kress since 1907, shortly after residents of the town of Wright moved to this area when a railway was built here. F.T. Skipworth, a president of Farmers State Bank, deeded the land for cemetery use. The ol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PQ3_tulia-depot_Tulia-TX.html
The town of Tulia, established in 1887 on the Tule Ranch division of the JA ranch, received an economic boost in the early 20th century with the arrival of the railroad. When Tulia began, the nearest rail connection was more than 100 miles away in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PQ2_first-methodist-church-of-tulia_Tulia-TX.html
The Reverend R. M. Morris, area presiding elder Jerome Harelson, and seventeen charter members organized this congregation in 1891. Early worship services, held on alternate Sundays in conjunction with the local Baptist and Presbyterian congregati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PQ1_ja-ranch-cabin_Tulia-TX.html
Built about 1883, near a natural watering hole, as one of many line camps on the huge JA Ranch. Cowboys lived in these cabins year-round to ride range and keep 100 miles of fence in repair. A floor and new roof have been added.
Recorded Texas …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PQ0_ozark-trails-association_Tulia-TX.html
Founded in 1913 to mark and promote an automobile route across several states, the Ozark Trails Association was the brainchild of William Hope Harvey of Arkansas, who wanted to improve roads to his Ozark mountain retreat. Thousands of members from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PPZ_swisher-county_Tulia-TX.html
Faith and Courage —- Endurance and Success
Established in 1876 by the Texas Legislature from Bexar District
Named for James Gibson Swisher, Hero of the Texas Revolution
Organized July 17, 1890
Pioneers who settled Swisher County
Endured…