Historical Markers in Crane, Texas

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• Curry, Charles Bootheplaced 1977

  Born in the Smith County town of Troup, C. B. Curry became a law enforcement official at an early age.

• 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.

All 11 historical markers in Crane

• Castle Gap2013
• Church & Fields Oil Discovery Well1978
• Crane County1936
• Crane High School2016
• Crane, William Carey (County Named For)1965
• Curry, Charles Boothe1977
• Horsehead Crossing of The Pecos1936
• Horsehead Crossing, C.S.A.1965
• Juan Cordona Lake1965
• McGee Ranch House1966
• One Hundred Million Barrels of Oil From Block 31 Unit1969

Historical markers near Crane

• McCamey12 stories · 19 mi
• Rankin14 stories · 28 mi
• Odessa40 stories · 32 mi
• Iraan5 stories · 41 mi
• Fort Stockton7 stories · 46 mi
• Ft. Stockton14 stories · 46 mi

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