Historical Markers in Silverton, Texas

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• Miner Crawfordplaced 1967

  (June 21, 1867 - Nov. 17, 1928) Born in Benton County, Ark. In 1892, when Briscoe County was organized, won election as first sheriff; also later…

• Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyonplaced 1979

  Before this area was covered by Mackenzie Reservior, evidence of human occupancy was found at 77 recorded archeological sites.

• Briscoe Countyplaced 1936

  Formed from Bexar Territory. Created August 21, 1876. Organized March 15, 1892. Named for Andrew Briscoe 1810-1849.

• Milo Cemeteryplaced 2013

  The Milo community began in the late 19th century on the prairie between Palo Duro and Tule canyons.

• Pleasant Lafayette Crawford Houseplaced 1983

  This Queen Anne style home, which features a wraparound porch, was built in 1904 by Civil War veteran Pleasant Lafayette Crawford (1837-1912).

• Site of Celtic Post Officeplaced 1983

  (0.8 mi. E) The first two post offices in the area were established at Celtic and Luther on May 2, 1891, eleven months before formal organization of…

Silverton on the Texas history calendar

• June 21: Miner Crawford

All 14 historical markers in Silverton

• Archeological Sites at Mackenzie Reservoir and Tule Canyon1979
• Briscoe County1936
• Briscoe County Jail1967
• First Baptist Church of Silverton1992
• First Methodist Church of Silverton1991
• Francis School2018
• Milo Cemetery2013
• Miner Crawford1967
• Pleasant Lafayette Crawford House1983
• Site of Celtic Post Office1983
• Site of Holt School2005
• Site of Reeves Post Office1979
• William E. Schott1975
• William Moten Vaughan1971

Historical markers near Silverton

• Lockney5 stories · 23 mi
• Tulia12 stories · 23 mi
• Turkey7 stories · 26 mi
• Plainview32 stories · 27 mi
• Floydada14 stories · 34 mi
• Happy5 stories · 36 mi

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