DUANE
Culberson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Van Horn, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 6 Texas historical markers in Van Horn, in Culberson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Native History, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1963 and 1993. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Van Horn stories
- Figure 2 Ranchplaced 1993
The lands which now lie within the boundaries of the Figure 2 Ranch were occupied in the 19th century by nomadic Native American tribes.
- County Named for Texas Confederate Colonel David B. Culbersonplaced 1963
[front side] 1830-1900. Native Georgian. Came to Texas 1856. Although opposed to secession he aided in raising 18th Texas Infantry as Lt. Colonel…
- Feely Cemeteryplaced 1981
The nearby cemetery (250 yards S) was first used in 1910 for the burial of an infant son of J.H. Feely.
- San Antonio-California Trailplaced 1968
(Three miles south) One of Texas' first cross-country wagon trails. The San Antonio-El Paso section of this route was surveyed in 1848 by a party…
- Clark Hotelplaced 1971
First permanent structure in Van Horn. Earliest portion (built 1901) housed original city post office.
- Original Culberson County Jailplaced 1979
In order to provide local law enforcement in the wake of Mexican bandit attacks, Culberson County was organized in 1911.
All 6 historical markers in Van Horn
Historical markers near Van Horn
- Sierra Blanca7 stories · 34 mi
- Fort Davis19 stories · 65 mi
- Marfa10 stories · 73 mi
- Pecos6 stories · 80 mi
- Mentone5 stories · 80 mi
- Alpine15 stories · 85 mi
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