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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D8C_congregation-beth-israel_San-Angelo-TX.html
Congregation Beth Israel. . In the 1880s, Jews were well established in the Concho Valley and met for religious observance although they did not have a formal building. By 1926, there were approx 35 Jewish families and individuals in San Angelo, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TAW_the-butterfield-or-california-trail-historical_San-Angelo-TX.html
The Butterfield or California Trail
Established 1849
Crossed at this Point
Marked by the Pocahontas Chapter D.A.R.
1928
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T75_sheep-and-goat-industry-historical_San-Angelo-TX.html
Spanish explorers introduced sheep to the southwest in the 1500s, and Spanish missions depended on the animals for food and clothing. The first Angora goats, known for the beauty and strength of their mohair, were brought to Texas in 1853 by Col W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T4K_butterfield-stage-station-at-grape-creek-historical_San-Angelo-TX.html
An early stagecoach stop near here provided the foundation for a frontier community. In the mid-19th century, stage lines were a primary means of moving people, mail and supplies through the region. John Butterfield, president of the Overland Mail…