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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26SW_community-of-concho_Paint-Rock-TX.html
As settlers came to the area in the late 1800s, a small farming community developed here along the Concho River. In 1905 a post office opened in the home of W.D. Cape. In 1906 J.W. Barr (d. 1964) opened a general store at this site. As the busines…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26EJ_texas-vietnam-veterans-memorial-highway-a-war-memorial_Paint-Rock-TX.html
In gratitude to the thousands of men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War, the people of Texas dedicate this highway which runs across our state from the southernmost tip to the northernmost point. It is our hope that all those …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM268T_concho-county-courthouse_Paint-Rock-TX.html
First permanent courthouse for Concho County. Built in 1886, replacing crude early structures. Architects were the brothers F.E. and Oscar Ruffini, who also planned and constructed first main building at the University of Texas. As F.E. Ruffini li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JXL_confederate-beef-contractor_Paint-Rock-TX.html
On this site during the Civil War and later, grazed by tens of thousands the Longhorns of cattle baron John S. Chisum. Ranch headquarters were 10 miles east. Here in 1863-1865, Chisum not only ranched but also was buyer of cattle to feed Confedera…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK30_concho-county_Paint-Rock-TX.html
Created February 1, 1858Organized March 11, 1879.Named for the river which the Spaniards called the Concho because of the many shells that they found in it.Paint Rock, The County Seat