Historical Markers in Dimmitt, Texas

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• Shoot-out on Jones Streetplaced 1983

  At an 1891 meeting to discuss the selection of a Castro County seat, words were exchanged between Ira Aten, a retired Texas Ranger speaking on behalf…

• The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranchplaced 1981

  The first permanent settlers in Castro County, the James W. Carter family moved to this area in 1884.

• Castro Countyplaced 1936

  Formed from Young and Bexar Territories, created August 21, 1876, organized December 8, 1891. Named in honor of Henri Castro 1786-1861.

• Castro County Courthousesplaced 1986

  This site was set aside as the Dimmitt town square in 1891, the year Castro County was formally organized.

• Gilbreath-Cowsert Houseplaced 1991

  Tennessee native Jeff T. Gilbreath moved his family to this area in 1905. The owner of a local mercantile store, he built this house in 1909.

• P. O. W. Camp Chapelplaced 1992

  This chapel is one of the few physical reminders of the days this site served as an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War II.

All 8 historical markers in Dimmitt

• Castro County1936
• Castro County Courthouses1986
• Gilbreath-Cowsert House1991
• P. O. W. Camp Chapel1992
• Prisoner of War Camp Chapel1981
• Shoot-out on Jones Street1983
• Summerfield-Dameron Corner1985
• The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch1981

Historical markers near Dimmitt

• Hereford13 stories · 17 mi
• Friona5 stories · 22 mi
• Earth5 stories · 26 mi
• Happy5 stories · 29 mi
• Bovina5 stories · 32 mi
• Muleshoe6 stories · 33 mi

All Texas markers in Castro County →