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Historical Markers in Panhandle, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 32 Texas historical markers in Panhandle, in Carson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Oil Boom, Cowboys & Cattle, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2018. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- John A. Holmesplaced 1967
(1886-1929) Born in Mississippi; received law degree from University of Texas. Became county attorney of Roberts County.
- Panhandleplaced 1965
In 1880s, capital of Panhandle area. Settled when slaughter of buffalo sent Indians to live on reservations. Terminus of Santa Fe Railway, 1887.
- Terminus of the Santa Fe Railroad, Panhandle, Texasplaced 1968
Originally "Carson City", town name was changed 1887 when this site appeared to be the future metropolis of the Panhandle: it was to be at the…
- 6666 Dixon Creek Ranchplaced 1965
Takes name from creek where noted buffalo hunter and scout Billy Dixon established first dugout home on High Plains, 1874.
- Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Depotplaced 1988
The 1920s oil boom brought increased business to this railroad town,and a new depot was built here in 1928.
- Carson Countyplaced 1936
Created 1876. Organized 1888. Named for Samuel Price Carson, Secretary of State, Republic of Texas. A pioneer county in oil and gas development.
All 32 historical markers in Panhandle
- 6666 Dixon Creek Ranch1965
- Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad Depot1988
- Callaghan Memorial Library1969
- Carson County1936
- Carson County1965
- Conway Community Church1993
- Conway Community Church1993
- Farm & Ranch Building1968
- Finch-Lord-Nelson and the Founding of Panhandle City1968
- First Baptist Church of Panhandle2008
- First Rotary Drilling Rig Used in Texas Panhandle1993
- First Tree Texas High Plains1963
- Gulf Burnett No. 2 (Carson County Oil Discovery Well)1993
- John A. Holmes1967
- Last Great Panhandle Cattle Drive to Montana1965
- Liberty Cemetery2018
- Methodism in Panhandle1990
- Old County Bookmobile, First "Inside Service" Bookmobile in Texas1966
- Oldest Bank in the Texas Panhandle1965
- Panhandle1965
- Panhandle Cemetery1990
- Panhandle Herald1965
- Pioneer Dugout1967
- Purvines Ranch Home1964
- Temple Lea Houston (August 12, 1860-August 15, 1905)1976
- Terminus of the Santa Fe Railroad, Panhandle, Texas1968
- Texan Hotel2001
- Texas Panhandle Pioneers - John F. Weatherlys Family1965
- Texas Panhandle Pioneers - The Simms Brothers1968
- The 33rd Anniversary National Convention1967
- The Square House1966
- Thomas Cree Homesite1980
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