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Crane County, Texas
Historical Markers in Crane, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Crane, in Crane County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Native History, Oil Boom, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2013.
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- Horsehead Crossing, C.S.A.placed 1965
(about 10 mi. NW) One of the most important sites in the old west. Named for skulls pointing toward crossing.
- Juan Cordona Lakeplaced 1965
A natural salt deposit, known and used for the past 300 years. On land grant from Mexico to Juan Cordova; name, misread on maps, is now unique to…
- Castle Gapplaced 2013
When day breaks and the morning sun rises above Castle Mountain, a distinct landmark appears on the outer perimeter of the Chihuahuan Desert.
- Church & Fields Oil Discovery Wellplaced 1978
(Drilling site 2.25 miles southeast) Since 1839 Texas has set aside her public lands to finance education.
- Crane, William Carey (County Named For)placed 1965
Noted church leader, educator. A Virginian. Received B. A. and M. A., George Washington University.
- Horsehead Crossing of The Pecosplaced 1936
Well known to frontiersmen and used by emigrants for several years preceding, this crossing was an important point on the southern overland mail…
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