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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29J4_col-tex-refinery_Colorado-City-TX.html
In 1924, L. H. Pritchard and J. Steven Anderson opened West Texas Refinery Company just west of Colorado City to process Mitchell County Oil. Ownership soon changed to Standard Oil of California, which renamed the company Col-Tex Refining. From th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29J3_site-of-first-westbrook-school-and-church_Colorado-City-TX.html
These two pioneer institutions, which began even before a town grew up here, were first housed in the same tiny, one-room building. The structure was erected in 1890 by local settlers when Westbrook was only a flag-stop on the Texas & Pacific Line…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29J2_we-will-remember-a-war-memorial_Colorado-City-TX.html
With Respect,
We dedicate this memorial to the courageous
men and women who have fought the battles
of this great nation.
With Gratitude,
We acknowledge the sacrifices
they make to protect our homeland.
With Reverence,
We honor those …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29J1_discovery-well-of-the-permian-basin_Westbrook-TX.html
The first commercial discovery oil well in the Permian Basin was named for W.H. Abrams, leasing agent for the Texas and Pacific land trust. The well first produced oil in February 1920 at a depth of 450 feet; but in June 1920, a better showing of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29IO_mitchell-county_Colorado-City-TX.html
Settled after Indians left Texas in 1875. One of 128 counties created (Aug. 21, 1876) from Bexar Territory covering West Texas to the Panhandle and El Paso. Named for Mitchell Brothers, Asa and Eli, Texas War for Independence veterans. Organized J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29IN_the-founding-of-colorado-city_Colorado-City-TX.html
Founded, 1880, at the crossing of the Colorado River and Texas & Pacific Railroad right-of-way; central shipping point and supply depot for the sprawling cattle ranches of West Texas and New Mexico.
From 1880 (when A.W. Dunn opened his dirt-fl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29IM_mitchell-county_Colorado-City-TX.html
Created 1876, from Bexar District. Named for Asa Mitchell, a soldier in Battle of Velasco, 1832, and member of consultation of 1835, and Eli, his brother, a soldier in battle at Gonzales, 1835. Organized 1881. Colorado City, County Seat, was 1880'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29IL_sites-of-texas-pacific-railway-depots_Colorado-City-TX.html
Rail service to Colorado City began on April 16, 1881, when a Texas & Pacific supply train arrived with materials for the construction of a freight and passenger depot in the town. Completed the following month at the foot of Oak Street, it was si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29IK_texas-pacific-railway_Colorado-City-TX.html
Railroad made this "Cattle Capital of West Texas" in 1880s. Cattlemen Frank Byler, Clay Mann, Winfield Scott, C.C. Slaughter and others brought herds here early as 1877, when last of the buffalo were being exterminated. A Texas Ranger unit was sta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29F4_john-c-prude-home_Colorado-City-TX.html
A prominent rancher and banker, John C. Prude (1856-1924) came to Mitchell County before the turn of the century. In 1907 he hired J.E. (Gene) Pond to construct this spacious brick house. The wide overhangs and other horizontal lines demonstrate t…