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Hudspeth County, Texas
Historical Markers in Sierra Blanca, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 9 Texas historical markers in Sierra Blanca, in Hudspeth County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Outlaws & Lawmen, Civil War, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 1988. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Sierra Blanca stories
- The Killing of General J. J. Byrneplaced 1973
One of the final acts of violence in raiding led during 1880 by the feared Apache chieftain, Victorio.
- August Fransalplaced 1968
One of the many fearless stage drivers who traveled on the Ben Ficklin Overland Mail Line from San Antonio to El Paso.
- Fort Quitman, C.S.A.placed 1963
Site 16 miles southwest on Rio Grande on old military and stage road from San Antonio to El Paso.
- Hudspeth Countyplaced 1936
Formed from El Paso County; created February 16, 1917, organized August 25, 1917. Named in honor of Claude Benton Hudspeth born in 1877.
- Hudspeth County Courthouseplaced 1962
Built 1917. Only adobe county courthouse in state.
- The Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Hot Springsplaced 1988
The natural hot springs in this area have been used for centuries by people seeking curative waters.
Sierra Blanca on the Texas history calendar
All 9 historical markers in Sierra Blanca
Historical markers near Sierra Blanca
- Van Horn8 stories · 33 mi
- San Elizario11 stories · 62 mi
- Socorro10 stories · 65 mi
- Ysleta5 stories · 69 mi
- El Paso84 stories · 79 mi
- Fort Davis21 stories · 95 mi
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