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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DCK_a-precious-resource-un-preciado-recurso_TX.html
A Precious Resource, also, Un Preciado Recurso. Guadalupe Mountains National Park. . (English) . Over one million years ago a large, shallow lake occupied this area. Salt deposits left behind as the lake dried up became an extremely important re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25OE_frijole-historic-site_TX.html
This West Texas ranch home is the most complete remnant of early farming and ranching enterprise in the Guadalupe Mountains. Two pioneer ranchers, the Rader brothers, settled here in the 1870's with a few cattle. Their home, which consisted of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25OD_frijole-school-house_TX.html
Built in 1925 and used into the 1930's by up to 8 local children. The Smith's hired a teacher for $30 a month plus room, board and a horse.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15SF_el-paso-salt-war_Ravenna-TX.html
Resentment over private control of the salt lakes in this region, often called Guadalupe Lakes, led to the El Paso Salt War1877which entailed the loss of manylives and much property
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15SE_butterfield-overland-mail_Ravenna-TX.html
Butterfield Overland MailFirst Overland Mail Route from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco, California. As a forerunner of the Pony Express and Transcontinental Railroad, the Butterfield Overland Mail was the first successful attempt to link …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15S2_guadalupe-peak_Orleans-TX.html
Guadalupe Peak, Texas' highest mountain at 8,749 feet above see level, dominates one of the most scenic and least-known areas of the state. It lies behind and to the right of El Capitan (8,078 feet), the sheer wall that rises more than 3,000 feet …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM156K_stephen-tyng-mather_Big-Bend-National-Park-TX.html
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service. Defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9Q_the-pinery_Monterey-TX.html
Ruins of"The Pinery" or"Pine Spring" stage standBuilt in 1858 as a station on the Butterfield overland mail route St. Louis to San Francisco · Abandoned in 1859, when the line was shifted to the Davis Mountain route.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9P_the-airmen_Monterey-TX.html
Dedicated to the Airmen who, like the stage drivers before them, challenged the elements through this pass with the pioneer spirit and courage which resulted in a vast system of airline transport known as "American Airlines".———&…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9O_the-committee-of-five_Monterey-TX.html
The U.S. Highway 180 Association salutes the inspiring leadership and dedication of the "Committee of Five" for their untiring efforts in the development and promotion of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.Dedicated toGlenn Biggs of Abilene, TX…
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