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Frio County, Texas
Historical Markers in Pearsall, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Pearsall, in Frio County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Texas Revolution, Civil War, and Tales of Tragedy. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1986. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Tehuacana Cemeteryplaced 1967
Original 1.86 acre site given by James E. and Amanda R. Bandy. First burial was in 1875. Community acquired adjoining 3.6 acres in 1880 for a log…
- Frio Countyplaced 1936
Lying in one of the first areas in Texas to be explored by the Spanish, in 1690, Frio County was created in 1858 and organized in 1871.
- Frio Countyplaced 1968
(Created 1858, Organized 1871) Home of Pachal Indians before Spaniards arrived in Mexico (1519).
- Frio Lodge No. 399, A.F. & A.M.placed 1986
The Frio Lodge was organized with seven members in 1873 in the town of Frio City (16 mi. NW) and was chartered the following year.
- Old Frio County Jailplaced 1970
Oldest building in town. Built in 1884 for $11,000. Style typical of era. Used as jail and jailer's residence until 1967.
- Pearsall Presbyterian Churchplaced 1971
Organized on March 31, 1884, in home of Mrs. Mary Dorsey. Elders: Dr. J. R. Boyd, James Ferries, James Thompson; Trustees: C. W. Gribble…
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