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Clay County, Texas
Historical Markers in Henrietta, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Henrietta, in Clay County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Cowboys & Cattle, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2009. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Henrietta stories
- Cambridgeplaced 1971
(Early County Seat) Founded 1860, but abandoned to marauding Indians, 1863. Settlers returned in 1870 and installed a grist mill.
- Clay Countyplaced 1936
Disorganized in 1862 because of Indian raids; reorganized August 4, 1873. Henrietta, headquarters for buffalo hunters until 1878; the first Hereford…
- Sanzenbacher Ranch Headquartersplaced 2009
The Sanzenbacher Ranch began in 1873 when German immigrant Johann (John) Sanzenbacher (1797-1879) bought land in south Clay County near the Fort…
- 1890 Clay County Jailplaced 1986
Constructed in 1890 by the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this is Clay County's third jail building.
- Cambridge Cemeteryplaced 2001
Cambridge Cemetery, established circa 1852
All 5 historical markers in Henrietta
Historical markers near Henrietta
- Wichita Falls61 stories · 20 mi
- Bowie15 stories · 24 mi
- Nocona9 stories · 26 mi
- Montague7 stories · 28 mi
- Holliday7 stories · 29 mi
- Archer City14 stories · 31 mi
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