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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23D6_old-snyder-graveyard_Snyder-TX.html
Formerly state land until common usage established it as a cemetery in 1880's. Legend says first burial was an Indian. Early-day transients were often buried in unmarked graves. Tract closed to further burials, 1902. Many bodies have been moved el…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23D5_snyder-cemetery_Snyder-TX.html
Established 1891
Historic Texas Cemetery-2001
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23D4_o-p-pack-wolf_Snyder-TX.html
Born in Burnet County. Served as city marshal of Snyder, 1906-1926. Brought organized law to railroad and land boom era. Also served as Special Texas Ranger. Donor of Wolf Park. Never backed down from fight; creed was "Law and Order".
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23D3_t-j-faught_Snyder-TX.html
Settled in 1879 as a rancher in northeast Scurry County. In 1884, six months after county organization, the first sheriff resigned in disgust. Faught was appointed, serving remainder of that term plus three more. As sheriff, he never wore a gun.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23CL_von-roeder-cotton-breeding-farms_Snyder-TX.html
Pioneer cotton breeders; aides to world fiber market, economy.
Clemens Von Roeder, born 1888 in Austin County, moved 1907 to Scurry County. As farmer began use of mutations, 1923, produced a long staple, big boll cotton; later added strains to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23CK_the-block-97-controversy_Snyder-TX.html
Notorious county land dispute arising from state practice of paying railroads in public land for trackage laid. Began in 1873 when Houston & Texas Central claimed, in error, some 300,000 acres of Block 97 which were in reserve for Texas & Pacific.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZJZ_old-kent-county-jail_Snyder-TX.html
Built, 1894, of red sandstone quarried nearby. Horse and cattle thieves, murderers, moonshiners most common prisoners. One of most difficult West Texas jails from which to escape. No attempted break successful.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O2U_the-press-in-snyder_Snyder-TX.html
The "Scurry County Citizen", published by A. C. Wilmeth before 1887, was first of 8 different nameplates (under 39 owners) to print in Snyder. "Coming West", founded by Dick Lively, began publication in 1887, followed by the "News", "Western Li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O2Q_countys-first-law-men_Snyder-TX.html
First sheriff elected when the county was organized, 1884, was W. W. "Uncle Billy" Nelson. He authorized the first "Calaboose" (jail)—a frame structure only 8 x 10 x 8 feet. Uncle Billy resigned after 6 months since cowboys were an unruly…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O2P_home-county-of-famous-frontiersman-j-wright-mooar_Snyder-TX.html
Champion hunter of buffalo—largest game animal in North America. Born in Vermont; came west at 19. Began hunting in 1870 to supply hides for market.
In partnership with his brother, John W. Mooar, in 1873 established first buffalo …