Schleicher County, Texas

Historical Markers in Eldorado, Texas

Duane tells the stories behind 12 Texas historical markers in Eldorado, in Schleicher County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Civil War, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1996. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.

Cowboys & Cattle Civil War Ghost Towns

Eldorado, Schleicher County, Texas

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Christopher Columbus Dotyplaced 1968
(April 16, 1857 - October 26, 1944) First permanent citizen of Schleicher County. Came to Texas from Missouri, 1879.
County Named for Texas Confederate Captain Gustav Schleicherplaced 1963
1823-1879 Chief purchasing agent, army engineer department for Southern armies West Mississippi.
Site of Verandplaced 1968
The first town in Schleicher County, Verand was established about 1890 near the headquarters of the Vermont Ranch.
Colonel Black Ranch Houseplaced 1963
Headquarters - Ranch House Camilla Black Ranch, Schleicher County, Texas. Built by Col. Wm. L. Black - 1884.
First Baptist Church of Eldoradoplaced 1993
This congregation was organized by 15 charter members on Sept. 1, 1901, and originally called the Eldorado Missionary Baptist Church.
First Methodist Church of Eldoradoplaced 1996
Established in July 1901, this congregation was the first church organized in the new town of Eldorado.

All 12 historical markers in Eldorado

Historical markers near Eldorado

Sonora11 stories · 23 mi
San Angelo37 stories · 40 mi
Ozona25 stories · 42 mi
Menard16 stories · 44 mi
Eden7 stories · 47 mi
Junction52 stories · 53 mi

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