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Tom Green County, Texas
Historical Markers in San Angelo, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 37 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, Texas Revolution, Tales of Tragedy, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2017. 5 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 Countyplaced 1936
A part of the Miller and Fisher Grant in 1842. Created a county March 13, 1874. Organized January 5, 1875.
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- Historic Downtown San AngeloDowntown San Angelo Inc.
San Angelo on the Texas history calendar
All 37 historical markers in San Angelo
- Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church2012
- Ben Ficklin Cemetery1973
- Calvary Catholic Cemetery2001
- Charles B. Metcalfe1968
- Congregation Beth Israel2012
- Cornick Bungalows1968
- Daniel Millar1956
- Delta Memorial Park Cemetery2008
- Eckert House1985
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church1967
- Fairmount Cemetery1994
- First Baptist Church of San Angelo1984
- First Presbyterian Church1986
- First United Methodist Church of San Angelo1972
- Fort Concho1970
- Fred Beck Homestead1989
- Guadalupe Elementary School1998
- Homesite of Mrs. Robert Massie (1867-1931)1968
- John Ingram1936
- John R. ("Sarge") Nasworthy1970
- John Yellott Rust1973
- Johnson Street Church of Christ2000
- Kiwanis Little Olympics2017
- Major Ben Ficklin, C.S.A.1965
- Mullins Cemetery1973
- Municipal Swimming Pool1989
- Orient-Santa Fe Depot2008
- Original Tom Green County1972
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church1984
- Schwartz & Raas and San Angelo National Bank Building1981
- Sheep and Goat Industry in Texas1974
- Site of Ben Ficklin1936
- St. John's Hospital1985
- The San Angelo Standard1984
- The Tenth Cavalry1987
- Tom Green County1936
- Tom Green, Confederate General1963
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