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Historical Markers in Panhandle, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 17 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 1963 and 2008. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Panhandle stories
- 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.
- Finch-Lord-Nelson and the Founding of Panhandle Cityplaced 1968
Cattle firm that had brought first Herefords to region-- Lue Finch, W. H. Lord, O. H. Nelson-- in 1887 promoted Panhandle City, as railroad line…
- First Baptist Church of Panhandleplaced 2008
First Baptist Church has served residents of Panhandle (originally Carson City later Panhandle City) since the late 1800s.
All 17 historical markers in Panhandle
- 6666 Dixon Creek Ranch1965
- 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
- Old County Bookmobile, First "Inside Service" Bookmobile in Texas1966
- Panhandle1965
- Pioneer Dugout1967
- Temple Lea Houston (August 12, 1860-August 15, 1905)1976
- Terminus of the Santa Fe Railroad, Panhandle, Texas1968
- Texas Panhandle Pioneers - John F. Weatherlys Family1965
- Texas Panhandle Pioneers - The Simms Brothers1968
- The Square House1966
- Thomas Cree Homesite1980
Historical markers near Panhandle
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