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Brooks County, Texas
Historical Markers in Falfurrias, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 9 Texas historical markers in Falfurrias, in Brooks County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Strange But True, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1977. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Falfurrias stories
- James Abijah Brooksplaced 1969
(Nov. 20, 1855 - Jan. 15, 1944) Illustrious Texas Ranger for whom this county is named. Born in Kentucky; came to Texas 1876; became rancher-trail…
- Don Pedro Jaramilloplaced 1971
(1829-1907) Called "The Healer of Los Olmos". Born in Jalisco, Mexico. Said to have been cured through faith, then given the gift of healing in a…
- Falfurriasplaced 1971
Founded as a cattle shipping point by Edward C. Lasater, 1904, town bears name of a village on land he purchased in 1893.
- One Half-Mile South is Site of Town of Flowellaplaced 1973
On 1831 "Loma Blanca" grant and 1873 land of Perez family, who in 1898 sold "Parrita" (Little Grape Vine) to Mrs. King of King Ranch.
- Brooks Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Hidalgo, Starr and Zapata counties, created March 11, 1911; organized September 2, 1911.
- Brooks County Courthouseplaced 1977
Created in 1911, Brooks County was named for State Legislator James A. Brooks (1855-1944), who served as the first county judge.
All 9 historical markers in Falfurrias
Historical markers near Falfurrias
- Riviera6 stories · 20 mi
- Kingsville28 stories · 26 mi
- Bishop5 stories · 29 mi
- Hebbronville7 stories · 33 mi
- San Diego7 stories · 36 mi
- Alice10 stories · 39 mi
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