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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UDZ_joseph-peter-davidson-historical_Mingus-TX.html
Born in Giles County, Tennessee, Joseph Peter Davidson moved to Texas and settled in Palo Pinto County about 1856. Davidson established a trading post near this site. In 1865 he started a ranch in present Eastland County and later helped organize …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UDX_site-of-snake-saloon-historical_Mingus-TX.html
Saloons were prominent in the life and history of Thurber and were often settings for union organizational efforts. The first Snake Saloon, located between the drugstore and the livery stable in the center of town, was famous for its massive horse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWT_thurber_Mingus-TX.html
Most important mine site in Texas for 30 years. Coal here, probably known to Indians, was "discovered" in 1886 by W.W. Johnson, who with his brother Harvey sold out to Texas & Pacific Coal Company in 1888. (T.&P. Coal Company provided fu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NWS_evolution-of-an-oil-company_Mingus-TX.html
This is the site of the first commercial coal produced in Texas by Texas & Pacific Coal Company, mined in 1888. This company was the forerunner of Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company, now one of the nation's substantial independent producers of oil…