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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RKF_first-rotary-drilling-rig-used-in-texas-panhandle_Panhandle-TX.html
In October 1923, W. T. Willis, J. E. Trigg, and H. D. Lewis, partners in one of Texas' largest drilling firms, broke ground at the S. B. Burnett 6666 Ranch with the first rotary drilling rig used in the Texas Panhandle. Success of this drilling me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RKE_gulf-burnett-no-2_Panhandle-TX.html
The Panhandle's first oil well, Gulf Burnett No. 2, was struck by the Gulf Production Company on May 2, 1921, on the 6666 Ranch of S. B. Burnett. The prediction of oil in this area by U.S. geologists in 1904 and the discovery of natural gas nearby…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RKD_6666-dixon-creek-ranch_Panhandle-TX.html
Takes name from creek where noted buffalo hunter and scout Billy Dixon established first dugout home on High Plains, 1874.
Ranch founded, 1882, by Francklyn Land and Cattle Co., English firm backed by Cunard Steamship Co.
Fenced, 1884, with ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11V8_thomas-cree-homesite_Panhandle-TX.html
After serving as a teamster in the Civil War (1861-65), Thadium (Thomas) B. Cree worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1888 he and his wife came to the High Plains. They acquired this land and, with no trees for lumber, they built a dugout hom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11U8_conway-community-church_Panhandle-TX.html
Residents of Conway, established 9 miles south of here in 1905, attended non-denominational services in a relocated schoolhouse until this union church building was completed in 1912. It became an important gathering place for the Conway community…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11U7_temple-lea-houston_Panhandle-TX.html
Born in the Texas Governor's Mansion, the eighth and last child of Sam Houston (1793-1863) and his wife Margaret; educated at Baylor University, Texas A&M, and in a law office, Temple Houston came in 1881 to this region as district attorney for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11U6_last-great-panhandle-cattle-drive-to-montana_Panhandle-TX.html
After 1880, each spring and summer many Texas herds went up the trail to northern states, for fattening. The trail thrilled and challenged cowboys, who went hungry, thirsty and saddle sore; bridged or swam the rivers; forded quicksand streams; tur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11U5_finch-lord-nelson-and-the-founding-of-panhandle-city_Panhandle-TX.html
Cattle firm that had brought first Herefords to region — Lue Finch, W.H. Lord, O.H. Nelson — in 1887 promoted Panhandle City, as railroad line approached. They sent in ten cowboys to stake claims around city, which prospered as county …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11U4_eclipse-windmill-patented-1867_Panhandle-TX.html
George Tyng, White Deer Lands, drilled first water well 1887 near present townsite White Deer after unsuccessful attempt in 1886 by Col. B. B. Groom, Francklyn Land & Cattle Company.
Windmill indispensable factor in settlement plains of Texas. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11U3_pioneer-dugout_Panhandle-TX.html
In the 1874-1888 era the High Plains (a sea of grass) had no native timber, stone, or adobe building materials. Homes were dugouts, or, if settlers' wagons went some 300 miles for lumber, half-dugouts. Dugouts were warm in winter, cool in summer. …