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Historical Markers in San Angelo, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 19 Texas historical markers in San Angelo, in Tom Green County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Tales of Tragedy, Native History, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2008. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these San Angelo stories
- Site of Ben Ficklinplaced 1936
An early stage stand named in honor of Major Ben Ficklin, 1820-1870 - A noted frontiersman, mail and stage contractor, who assisted in establishing…
- Sacred Heart Catholic Churchplaced 1984
Catholic priests visited the Concho River area in the 17th and 18th centuries, but modern Catholicism began after the founding of Fort Concho in…
- John R. ("Sarge") Nasworthyplaced 1970
Colorful pioneer and Texas ranger who helped to create civilization and institutions of West Texas.
- Major Ben Ficklin, C.S.A.placed 1965
(1827-1871) Called Mystery Man of the Confederacy. Educated at Virginia Military Institute. At age 18 served as a corporal in Mexican War.
- The Tenth Cavalryplaced 1987
Following the Civil War, the United States Congress authorized the creation of six regiments of black U.S. Army troops.
- Tom Green, Confederate Generalplaced 1963
(Star and Wreath) Led 5th Texas Cavalry, Battle Val Verde in Arizona-New Mexico Campaign, 1861-1862.
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All 19 historical markers in San Angelo
- Ben Ficklin Cemetery1973
- Charles B. Metcalfe1968
- Cornick Bungalows1968
- Fairmount Cemetery1994
- First United Methodist Church of San Angelo1972
- Fort Concho1970
- Guadalupe Elementary School1998
- Homesite of Mrs. Robert Massie (1867-1931)1968
- John R. ("Sarge") Nasworthy1970
- Major Ben Ficklin, C.S.A.1965
- Mullins Cemetery1973
- Municipal Swimming Pool1989
- Orient-Santa Fe Depot2008
- Original Tom Green County1972
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church1984
- Site of Ben Ficklin1936
- St. John's Hospital1985
- The Tenth Cavalry1987
- Tom Green, Confederate General1963
Historical markers near San Angelo
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