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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RIP_gen-nelson-miles-expedition_Canadian-TX.html
Indian raids brought General Miles' men to Texas in 1874 as part of U.S. Army pincer's tactic operating from a dugout post. The twelve infantry and cavalry units had supply camps on the Canadian, Red and Washita rivers. On November 8, 1874, Gen. M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RIO_washita-cemetery_Canadian-TX.html
This community burial ground is the primary remaining historic evidence of the Washita community. Anglo pioneers began to settle the area in the late 1870s and early 1880s. As the community grew, members established a school, church, and a post of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RI7_hemphill-county-jail_Canadian-TX.html
Built in 1890. First permanent public building in both town of Canadian and Hemphill County. Erected under administration of E. E. Polly, first county judge.
Ironically, deception plagued construction of this jail, as building contracts were fou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHY_glazier-cemetery_Canadian-TX.html
The town of Glazier was founded in 1887 when the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway reached this site. Because of its location north of the Canadian River, Glazier was an ideal shipping point for area cattle, even when flooding made the river impassab…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHX_canadian-river-wagon-bridge_Canadian-TX.html
In 1915, Hemphill County contracted to erect a bridge to span the Canadian River. Construction of the Canadian River Wagon Bridge was completed in July, 1916. The bridge was comprised of seventeen 153.5 ft. pin-connected Parker through-truss spans…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHV_site-of-old-springers-road-ranch_Canadian-TX.html
First post office in Hemphill County. Unique for tunnel from dugout home-store to corral.
On 1870's trail from Fort Elliott (35 miles, southwest) to Fort Supply, Indian Territory, to Fort Dodge, Kansas. Established by A. G. Springer; besides r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHU_former-site-of-hogtown_Canadian-TX.html
Forerunner of town of Canadian. Sprang up, 1886, as a tent city for railroad gang working on Southern Kansas line. Named for poor appearance - like a hogpen. After landowner Sam Polland and railroad disputed price for land, line moved across river…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHS_edith-ford-memorial-cemetery_Canadian-TX.html
Thomas T. McGee, the first sheriff of the town of Canadian, was buried in 1894 on a hill on the east side of town. There were already grave markers there dating back to 1883. McGee's widow, Mary, purchased the land and it became known as the McGee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHR_tom-t-mcgee_Canadian-TX.html
Came to Canadian about 1884. Was foreman on Po Ranch prior to election as first sheriff of Hemphill County, 1887 - year city of Canadian was founded.
Nov. 23, 1894, in gun fight with 6 men attacking large shipment of money at Wells, Fargo & Co.,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHP_jones-mansion_Canadian-TX.html
Prominent area rancher Thomas Stanley Jones, a native of Wales, had this home built in 1910 for his wife, Rosalie (Whaley), and their children. Designed by Amarillo architect E. Wellington, it was the first brick residence constructed in Canadian.…