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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJQ_the-chihuahua-trail-and-escondido-water-hole_Sheffield-TX.html
The Chihuahua Trail was opened by segments, but was not called by this name until the 19th century. A small part of the route, along the nearby Pecos River, was followed by the Spaniard Gaspar Castano de Sosa in 1590, during an expedition to New M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LJP_howards-well_Sheffield-TX.html
First known to civilized men in the 18th century, when, according to legend, Franciscan Padre Alvarez prayed for water to ease his thirst, put down his staff, and saw a spring gush forth from the ground. This landmark of western travel was named f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I51_site-of-comstock-ozona-stage-stand_Ozona-TX.html
Flagstone ruins nearby mark site of early 1900's stage stand, first stop on passenger and mail line connecting Ozona with Southern Pacific railhead at Comstock—80 miles distant.
When stage pulled in about 8:30 A.M. (having left Ozona at 5…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I50_old-government-road_Sheffield-TX.html
Route of march and troop supply on Texas frontier. Followed in part pre-Columbian Indian trails and "Old Chihuahua Trail" that ran from San Antonio to El Paso and Mexico. In 1840s this was extended to Gulf Coast Port of Indianola where imported go…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I4Z_ruins-of-fort-lancaster_Sheffield-TX.html
Established in 1855 by the United States Government as a protection to travelers and mail on the overland route from San Antonio to San Diego. Abandoned in 1861. Reoccupied in 1868 for a short time.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KC_crockett-county_Ozona-TX.html
Formed from Bexar TerritoryCreated January 22, 1875Organized July 7, 1891
Named in honor ofDavid Crockett1786 - 1836Member of the United StatesCongress from TennesseeKilled at the Alamo
Ozona, County Seat
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4GW_william-mozart-mcvey_Ozona-TX.html
A versatile sculptor of people, animals, birds and religious symbols, McVey attended the University of Texas and taught art there and at Rice University. He played football at Rice under the legendary coach John Heisman in 1924. McVey studied and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4GV_fort-lancaster-c-s-a_Ozona-TX.html
Site 33 miles west on U.S. 290. Upon U.S. surrender Texas forts start of Civil War. Made part Confederate far western frontier line. Occupied by 2nd Texas Cavalry on supply line to and from Arizona-New Mexico. Campaign 1861-62, intended to make Co…