Historical Markers in Pecos, Texas

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• World's First Rodeoplaced 1965

  Held a block south of Pecos Courthouse, July 4, 1883. Started with claims of cattle outfits -- Lazy, Na and W Ranch -- that each had fastest steer…

• George R. Reevesplaced 1963

  Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry at start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky invasion of 1862.

• Reeves Countyplaced 1936

  Formed from Pecos County, created April 14, 1883. Organized November 4, 1884. Named in honor of George Robertson Reeves 1826-1882.

• Reeves County-Pecos, Texasplaced 1967

  Flat, arid, grassy land with a moderate water supply from the Pecos River and springs in Toyah Valley.

• Vicinity of Significant Neighbors Ford Trailplaced 1966

  First wagon road to El Paso from Austin. Opened 1849 by Maj. Robert S. neighbors and Dr. John S. "Rip" Ford, Texas Rangers and leading statesmen.

• Emigrants' Crossingplaced 1972

  One of the few spots where pioneer travelers could cross the Pecos River by fording. At Emigrants' Crossing, the deep, treacherous river flows over…

Pecos on the Texas history calendar

• July 4: World's First Rodeo

All 14 historical markers in Pecos

• Emigrants' Crossing1972
• First Baptist Church of Pecos City1985
• First Christian Church1975
• George R. Reeves1963
• Mrs. Lillie W. Cole1968
• Old Camp Hospital1966
• Orient Hotel1964
• Pioneer Graveyard1966
• Reeves County1936
• Reeves County-Pecos, Texas1967
• Spanish Explorers1966
• The Pecos Cantaloupe1970
• Vicinity of Significant Neighbors Ford Trail1966
• World's First Rodeo1965

Historical markers near Pecos

• Mentone7 stories · 20 mi
• Kermit12 stories · 40 mi
• Ft. Stockton14 stories · 52 mi
• Fort Stockton7 stories · 52 mi
• Fort Davis21 stories · 62 mi
• Crane11 stories · 66 mi

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