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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VZR_gasoline-cotton-gin-historical_Quitaque-TX.html
Cotton farmers began settling in this area in 1903. A water well was dug in 1906, attracting more farmers and increasing crop production. Because the nearest cotton gin was ten miles away in Turkey, three partners (M.E. Tomson, J.H. Clack, and L.A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VYL_william-moten-vaughan-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Born in Missouri. Served in Texas Rangers, 1860-61, and in Civil War, 1862-65. He was a Corporal in last Confederate Army surrendered east of the Mississippi. After the war, he lived in McLennan, Coryell, and Briscoe Counties. Married twice, he ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VYF_quanah-parker-trail-historical_Quitaque-TX.html
Comanches traded with Comancheros
SW in the Valley of Tears between
Los Lingos and Cottomwood creeks
Arrow Sculptor: Charles A Smith
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VYE_resthaven-cemetery-historical_Quitaque-TX.html
This burial ground has served Quitaque since the 1920s. Quitaque's name may have come from Quitica Indians who came through this area on a 1683-84 expedition with Juan Mendoza and Juan Sabeata; it may mean "the land at the end of the trail.&q…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUR_site-of-celtic-post-office-historical_Silverton-TX.html
The first two post offices in the area were established at Celtic and Luther on May 2, 1891, eleven months before formal organization of Briscoe County. Celtic was named by pioneer E.R. Thomas, who operated the post office and a store in his home …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUQ_archeological-sites-at-mackenzie-reservoir-and-tule-canyon-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Before this area was covered by Mackenzie Reservior, evidence of human occupancy was found at 77 recorded archeological sites. The earliest artifacts date back 10,000 years to a bison kill. Prehistoric occupancy is indicated by burial sites, shall…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUO_milo-cemetery-historical_Tulia-TX.html
The Milo Community began in the late 19th century on the prairie between Palo Duro and Tule Canyons. Named for the favored area crop, the settlement had a store, post office, school, and scattered family dugouts and homes in the 1890s. When John A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUN_first-baptist-church-of-silverton-historical_Silverton-TX.html
In the fall of 1891, six months before the official founding of the town of Silverton, a group of citizens met together to form a non-denominational community Sunday school. Early meetings were held in a mercantile store and the county courthouse.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUL_first-methodist-church-of-silverton-historical_Silverton-TX.html
Organized as a Sunday school in 1891, the First Methodist Church of Silverton has grown along with the community. The first pastor was the Rev. W.B. Ford, who conducted services here once a month while also serving other communities in the area. E…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUK_pleasant-lafayette-crawford-house-historical_Silverton-TX.html
This Queen Anne style home, which features a wrap around porch, was built in 1904 by Civil War veteran, Pleasant Lafayette Crawford (1837-1912). After Crawford moved here from Arkansas in the late 1880's, he bought ranch land and opened a mercanti…