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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H9Y_william-g-and-shirley-swenson-home_Abilene-TX.html
This two-story brick home was designed by Abilene architect William P. Preston for the family of William Gray and Shirley (McCollum) Swenson, and was completed ca. 1910. Swenson was a first generation Swedish-American, and he was a lifelong entrep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H9X_site-of-old-headquarters-of-the-hashknife-ranch_Abilene-TX.html
In December 1880, H.C. Whithers of the Texas & Pacific Railroad met local men here to decide on a site for a cattle shipping center. Bypassing the county seat of Buffalo Gap, the railroad platted a new town named Abilene for the famous cattle town…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H9U_double-v-memorial-flagpole_Abilene-TX.html
A lasting tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers of WWI and black veterans of WWII, who in service to God, Country, and Community, gave or risked their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today, while for them, these very freedoms were often denied.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H38_first-exploratory-oil-well-in-taylor-county_Abilene-TX.html
Founded in 1881, the city of Abilene became a regional economic center, yet civic boosters believed that the discovery of oil and gas in the area had the potential to advance the area economy and population even further. Significant oil discoverie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H37_fletcher-ranch_Abilene-TX.html
In 1878 James Robert Fletcher, his wife, and son Lorenzo Thomas (1868-1939) came here from Granbury. Their caravan included a small herd of cattle and work animals. A carpenter came to construct a two-story ranch house. Fletcher filed for a patent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2M_lytle-gap-potosi-methodist-church_Abilene-TX.html
Organized about 1879 as Lytle Gap Methodist Episcopal Church, South, this fellowship first me in private homes and a schoolhouse. The church name was changed after the community became known as Potosi in the 1890s. This sanctuary, the second for t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2C_castle-peak_Abilene-TX.html
The Butterfield Overland Mail, the first public transportation facility spanning the area from the Mississippi to the Pacific with passenger and mail service, 1858-61, used the 2400-foot peak to the northeast as a beacon. The drivers and passenger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H2B_vicinity-of-indian-fight_Abilene-TX.html
On New Year Day, 1871, Indian raiders who had stolen horses in Coleman County were pursued and overtaken here by 18 Texas Rangers and cowboys. Leaders of the group were Captain James M. Swisher and rancher Sam Gholson.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H27_camp-barkeley_Abilene-TX.html
Site of main entrance to Camp Barkeley, one of the nation largest military camps of World War II. At peak, 60,000 men were in training here. Named for Pvt. David B. Barkeley of the 89th Division, who died on a secret scouting expedition behind Ger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H0D_drummond-cemetery_Abilene-TX.html
In 1879, after her husband death in Jamaica, Helen Fanny Harris Drummond returned with her children to England. She immigrated with them to the United States in 1885, settling in Brazos County, Texas. In October 1891, she purchased 100 acres in Ta…