Historical Markers in Mobeetie, Texas

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• Captain G. W. Arringtonplaced 1969

  (1844-1923) Great peace officer of era of early settlement in Texas Panhandle. (During his term in office, lived near this site.) Born in Greensboro…

• Emanuel Dubbsplaced 1968

  (1843 - 1929) First county judge in Texas Panhandle and in Wheeler County, Dubbs was born in Ohio.

• Mobeetie

  Oldest town in Texas Panhandle. Originally a trading post, 2 mi. south, 1874; moved nearer to Fort Elliott, 1875.

• Mobeetie Cemeteryplaced 2012

  Mobeetie Cemetery is the first known established cemetery in the Texas Panhandle. It was born of necessity, established as a final resting place for…

• Site of Fort Elliottplaced 1936

  Established June 5, 1875. One of the last forts established in Texas for purpose of clearing the region of Indians.

• Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Elliottplaced 2012

  Fort Elliott, established June 5, 1875 to help keep Native Americans on their Indian Territory Reservations, was partially garrisoned by African…

All 14 historical markers in Mobeetie

• Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Elliott2012
• Captain G. W. Arrington1969
• Emanuel Dubbs1968
• Fort Elliott Flagpole1966
• Frank Willis, Sr.1968
• Mobeetie
• Mobeetie Cemetery2012
• Mobeetie First Baptist Church1983
• Mobeetie Post Office1989
• Mobeetie United Methodist Church2006
• Old Rock House1964
• Old Wheeler County Jail, 18861965
• Site of Fort Elliott1936
• Temple Lea Houston1968

Historical markers near Mobeetie

• Wheeler9 stories · 13 mi
• Miami10 stories · 20 mi
• Shamrock8 stories · 24 mi
• Canadian31 stories · 25 mi
• Pampa19 stories · 28 mi
• White Deer12 stories · 41 mi

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