Bronte

Bronte (HM1H5M)

Location: Bronte, TX 76933 Coke County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 52.886', W 100° 17.517'

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Eastern gateway to Permian Basin, in Coke County called Oso and Broncho in early 1880's. Formally named for English novelist Charlotte Bronte, in 1890, incorporated 1907.

?????Basic agricultural economy, predominately ranching. Site of major oil and gas development since 1948.
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HM NumberHM1H5M
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Marker Number517
Year Placed1964
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 at 6:41am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 377807 N 3528021
Decimal Degrees31.88143333, -100.29195000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 52.886', W 100° 17.517'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 52' 53.16" N, 100° 17' 31.02" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1726 TX-158, Bronte TX 76933, US
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