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Deaf Smith County, Texas
Historical Markers in Hereford, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Hereford, in Deaf Smith County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Ghost Towns, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1982.
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- Deaf Smith Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized October 3, 1890. Named in honor of Erastus "Deaf" Smith, 1787-1837.
- Ghost Towns of Deaf Smith Countyplaced 1969
Here as in many Texas counties, ghost towns and ghost post offices outnumber living ones. La Plata (formerly Grenada) thrived as county seat and was…
- Town Without a Toothacheplaced 1967
Hereford's "miracle water" was brought to national fame in 1941 when Dr. Edward Taylor, State Dental Officer, told the American Dental Association…
- Prisoner of War Camp Chapelplaced 1982
(3.5 mi. S) A prisoner of war camp, used primarily for Italian soldiers, was in operation near this site during World War II.
- Two-Wheel Fire Hose Reelplaced 1967
Hereford's mid-1913 equipment to fight fires. Hand-propelled, or (at a $5 bonus) hauled by the auto or horses of a bystander.
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