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Hemphill County, Texas
Historical Markers in Canadian, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 31 Texas historical markers in Canadian, in Hemphill County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Native History, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2017. 5 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Canadian stories
- Robert R. Youngplaced 1967
(February 14, 1897 - January 25, 1958) A leader in America's finance and transportation. Born here, in house built by lawyer Temple Houston, son of…
- Site of Lyman's Wagon Train Batttleplaced 1967
(2.5 miles south, 1.7 miles east) During the U.S. Army campaigns in 1874 against marauding Indians, Captain Wyllys Lyman led a wagon train to Camp…
- Hemphill County Jailplaced 1970
Built in 1890, first permanent public building in both town of Canadian and Hemphill County.
- Site of Old Springer's Road Ranchplaced 1967
(12.2 mi. east) First post office in Hemphill County. Unique for tunnel from dugout home-store to corral. On 1870's trail from Ft. Elliott (35 mi.
- 58 Yards West to Routes of Historic Trailsplaced 1969
During the mass slaughter of buffaloes in the Panhandle, two trails arose to meet the needs of the hunters and their ever-hungry markets.
- Anvil Park Ranchplaced 1967
Begun 1891 by blacksmith J. C. Studer who came from Kansas in 1886. His occupation inspired Anvil brand and name of ranch.
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All 31 historical markers in Canadian
- 133 yards east to site of Historic Cottonwood1969
- 58 Yards West to Routes of Historic Trails1969
- Anvil Park Ranch1967
- Canadian River Trails1966
- Cataline Cemetery2010
- Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery2014
- Eller Flat Cemetery2009
- First Baptist Church of Canadian1994
- First Church Bell1967
- First National Bank of Canadian1970
- Fletcher and Donley Stage Station1970
- Former Site of Hogtown1969
- Gageby Cemetery2017
- Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout)1967
- Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area1963
- Hemphill County1936
- Hemphill County Jail1970
- John Hemphill1963
- Jones Mansion1983
- Mary B. Isaacs1967
- Moody Hotel1978
- Old Military Road1969
- R. Dick Bussell1967
- Robert R. Young1967
- Route of Marcy Trail1969
- Site of Lyman's Wagon Train Batttle1967
- Site of Old Springer's Road Ranch1967
- The Former Canadian Hospital1970
- Tom T. McGee1967
- W. C. T. U. Building1965
- Washita Cemetery2012
Historical markers near Canadian
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