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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MT_the-pecos-cantaloupe_Pecos-TX.html
Nationally famed melon, originated in this city. Residents from 1880s grew melons in gardens, noting sun and soil imparted a distinctive flavor. Madison L. Todd (March 22, 1875-Sept. 10, 1967) and wife Julia (Jan. 30, 1880-Feb. 5, 1969) came here …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MS_reeves-county-pecos-texas_Pecos-TX.html
Flat, arid, grassy land with a moderate water supply from the Pecos River and springs in Toyah Valley. Yuma Indians are thought to have done irrigated farming here in 16th century. Mexicans later raised vegetables, grain.
Cattlemen moved in dur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MR_mrs-lillie-w-cole_Pecos-TX.html
Outstanding and dedicated teacher; public benefactor.
Born in Lavernia, Texas. Came to Pecos, 1906, with husband Wylie Moffitt Cole. They had two daughters.
Widowed in 1912, started teaching career which lasted for 27 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MQ_emigrants-crossing_Pecos-TX.html
One of the few spots where pioneer travelers could cross the Pecos River by fording. At Emigrants' Crossing, the deep, treacherous river flows over exposed rock. It is one of only three fords in a 60-mile segment of the stream, and was the one fav…
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14JZ_san-solomon-spring_Balmorhea-TX.html
Called "Mescalero Spring" in 1849, when watering corn and peaches of the Mescalero Apaches. To Ft. Davis soldiers, 1856, was "Head Spring". Present name given by first permanent settlers, Mexican farmers.
Miller, Lyles and Murphy in 1871 began …