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Dallam County, Texas
Historical Markers in Dalhart, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Dalhart, in Dallam County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2009. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Chief of the Pastores Casimiro Romeroplaced 1970
(1833 - 1912) Moved to Texas, 1876, from New Mexico-- wife and two children in a coach, goods in 14 wagons. Owned 6,000 sheep.
- Dallam Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Young and Bexar territories: Created August 21, 1876; Organized July 28, 1891. Named in honor of James W. Dallam, 1818-1847.
- Heartland of Old XIT Ranchplaced 1968
Great Texas ranch of international fame. Payment made in an 1882 contract for the construction of granite capitol building in Austin.
- Mrs. Cordia Sloan Dukeplaced 1969
(Jan. 10, 1887 - July 23, 1966) Chronicler of a unique era in the history of the Southwest. Born in Belton, Mo.
- Dalhart Army Air Fieldplaced 2009
Dallam and Hartley Counties’ generally flat terrain, thermal activity, dry, clear skies and a local bond to purchase more than 3,000 acres of land…
- Dallam County Courthouseplaced 1991
Created in 1876 and organized in 1891, Dallam County was named for Republic of Texas Attorney James W. Dallam (1818-1847).
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