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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15M0_worlds-first-rodeo_Pecos-TX.html
Held a block south of Pecos Courthouse, July 4, 1883. Started with claims of cattle outfits—NA, Lazy Y, and W Ranches—that each had fastest steer ropers. Settlers in town for Fourth of July picnic were spectators. The prizes were bl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15LQ_george-r-reeves_Pecos-TX.html
(Front):County Named for Texas ConfederateGeorge R. Reeves1826-1887Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry at start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky invasion of 1862. Assigned to Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15LP_first-christian-church_Pecos-TX.html
This congregation grew out of a community Sunday school begun by Mrs. Peyton Parker in the Parker Hotel in 1881. One participant, pharmacist B.P. Van Horn (1852-1932), arranged a revival in 1891 that resulted in formation of the First Christian Ch…
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