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Historical Markers in Floydada, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Floydada, in Floyd County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Texas Revolution, Strange But True, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2013.
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- The Battle of Blanco Canyonplaced 2013
Of all the confrontations between the United States Army and Indians in Texas, the Battle of Blanco Canyon is identified as one of the most decisive…
- Coronado in Blanco Canyonplaced 2000
From 1540 to 1542, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado led the first organized European exploration of the southwest in search of the fabled "cities of…
- Della Plainplaced 1982
A severe drought in the mid-1880s brought Baylor County rancher T. J. Braidfoot to this area in search of better conditions for his cattle.
- Dolphin Ward Floydplaced 1986
When this county was created in 1876, it was named in honor of Dolphin Ward Floyd (1804-1836).
- Floyd Countyplaced 1936
Floyd County, formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 221, 1876. Organized May 28, 1890, Named in honor of Dolphin Ward Floyd, a…
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