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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DD4_reeves-county-korean-vietnam-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Pecos-TX.html
Reeves County Korean & Vietnam War Memorial. . Dedicated to the eternal memory of the men of Reeves County and Barstow who gave their lives Korean Conflict Reeves County . Ruben J. Gomez MIA 11-2-50 . Thomas R. Russell 11-4-51 . Walter L. Hoo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DD1_reeves-county-world-war-ii-memorial-a-war-memorial_Pecos-TX.html
Reeves County World War II Memorial. . Dedicated to the eternal memory of the men of Reeves County who gave their lives in the Second World War 1941-1945 . Acosta, Paqual F. . Alexander, Robert Lee . Baker, Robert Ora . Berkstresser, George B.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LVG_first-baptist-church-of-pecos-city_Pecos-TX.html
The Rev. Sumner Battle Callaway (1852-1916) led the organization of this Baptist Church in 1885 and served as its first pastor. Callaway had come to Texas from Georgia and had been Gov. Richard Hubbard's private secretary and a lawyer before enter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E3M_spanish-explorers_Pecos-TX.html
Antonio De Espejo in 1583, after exploring among pueblos in New Mexico, reached the Pecos River southeast of Santa Fe. He Named it Rio de Las Vacas (river of cows), for the abundance of buffalo. On his return route to Mexico he went down the river…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MV_pioneer-graveyard_Pecos-TX.html
Earliest Pecos landmark. Started with burial of men in hazardous work of building Texas & Pacific Railroad, 1881. Used over 30 years by settlers in the Pecos Valley. First markers, of native red stone or wood, have now been lost or effaced in sand…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MU_orient-hotel_Pecos-TX.html
"Finest from Ft. Worth to El Paso." Saloon built 1896 of Pecos Valley red sandstone. Hotel opened 1907 by R.S. Johnson, owner. Headquarters for land promoters, salesmen, families of settlers in early years of Pecos Valley development.
Restored …
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…