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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27WT_clyde-grace-warwick_Canyon-TX.html
Iowa natives Grace Winkleman (1890-1973) and Clyde Warwick (1885-1957) came to Canyon City in 1908 and 1910, respectively, marrying in 1911. Clyde was editor of The Canyon News for 45 years, receiving state and national awards. He was also a state…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27WQ_high-water-mark_Canyon-TX.html
May 27, 1978 On this day, water from the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River rose to the level indicated by the red line at this location. For more information, contact: National Weather Service Amarillo, TX www.srh.noaa.gov.ama Arkan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZ8_llano-cemetery_Amarillo-TX.html
Land for this cemetery was given by T. B. and Hattie M. Clisbee in 1891, although a number of burials had already taken place by that time. The earliest known burial, that of Lillian Morrow, occurred in 1888. According to local legend, she was a c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZ6_amarillo-globe-dream-house_Amarillo-TX.html
This house was built in 1925 as a joint project of a real estate development firm and the local evening newspaper. The Tudor revival style red brick dwelling has a steeply pitched cross gabled roof, massive chimney, low walled terrace and distinct…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZ5_terry-and-georgie-sneed-thompson-house_Amarillo-TX.html
Terry Thompson (1879-1948) began his career as an Amarillo businessman. He wed Georgie Sneed (1879-1972), daughter of prominent cattleman Joe Sneed, in 1908. He soon established Thompson Ranch in Moore County and also succeeded in real estate deve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYT_the-old-ja-ranch_Canyon-TX.html
In 1876, veteran Texas cattleman, Charles Goodnight entered Palo Duro Canyon by way of an old Comanche Indian trail near here, to establish the first ranch in this area. In 1877, Goodnight in partnership with Englishman John Adair moved farther …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYS_the-civilian-conservation-corps-at-palo-duro-canyon-state-park_Canyon-TX.html
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal program developed under the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide jobs to the unemployed during the great depression of the 1930s. The program was initially designed to em…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYR_the-battle-of-palo-duro-canyon_Canyon-TX.html
One of the most significant battles of 1874-75 Indian campaign; columns of troops converging from five directions harassed Indians on the Panhandle Plains for over six months. The 4th Cavalry under Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie, moving north from For…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYE_randall-county_Canyon-TX.html
Created 1876; named for Confederate General Horace Randall. Settled 1877 by rancher Leigh Dyer, brother-in-law of Charles Goodnight, man who brought first cattle to Panhandle. Organized in 1889. County seat: Canyon, home of West Texas State Univer…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYD_col-john-i-gregg-1872-battle-site_Canyon-TX.html
The decade after 1865 was a time of transition for the U.S. Many citizens moved west, coming into conflict with Native American tribes living on the Great Plains. Settlers demanded the U.S. Army provide their protection. The Army responded by cond…
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