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Swisher County, Texas
Historical Markers in Tulia, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 12 Texas historical markers in Tulia, in Swisher County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Cowboys & Cattle, Texas Revolution, Native History, and Strange But True. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2016. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Tulia stories
- Two Miles North of Hereplaced 1936
Two miles north of here Gen. Ranald S. Mackenzie, 4th U.S. Cavalry, ordered shot the 1450 horses captured from Indians in battle in Palo Duro Canyon…
- J.O. Bass Blacksmith Shopplaced 2016
By the end of the Red River War in 1875, settlers began to move to this area. Stretching across five counties, the J.A. Ranch employed ranch hands…
- JA Ranch Cabinplaced 1969
Built about 1883, near a natural watering hole, as one of many line camps on the huge JA Ranch.
- Swisher Countyplaced 1936
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created: August 21, 1876. Organized: July 17, 1890. Named in honor of James Gibson Swisher, 1794-1864.
- First Methodist Church of Tuliaplaced 1991
The Reverend R. M. Morris, area presiding elder Jerome Harelson, and seventeen charter members organized this congregation in 1891.
- Flynt Buildingplaced 1969
Built 1909 of red brick with frosted glass above wood awning. First housed a confectionary. Has ornate marble counter and back bar.
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