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2494 133 yards east to site of Historic Cottonwood E of Lake Marvin. CR L, 0.2 mi. S of CR K, E side, 0.1 mi. N of Black Kettle National Grassland campground Old Military Road. Marker is 50 feet E of CR L at trailhead. A landmark for pioneers on military and stage road nearby, 1870-1890. Over a century old, tree measures 21 feet around. (1969) 41 58 Yards West to Routes of Historic Trails 6.5 mi. S of Canadian on US 60/83, marker is on W side of divided highway, 0.6 mi. N of SH 33 During the mass slaughter of buffaloes in the Panhandle, two trails arose to meet the needs of the hunters and their ever-hungry markets. Started ...

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176 Anvil Park Ranch FM 2266 (Lake Marvin Rd.), N side 3 mi. E of US 60. Begun 1891 by blacksmith J. C. Studer who came from Kansas in 1886. His occupation inspired Anvil brand and name of ranch. Ran only purebred cattle ...

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697 Canadian River Trails City park, S of historic Canadian River bridge Trade, exploration and hunting trails along the Canadian are older than recorded history-old when used 1541 by Spaniard Coronado hunting golden cities ... 16310 Cataline Cemetery CR 22, E side, 1.3 mi. N of FM 277 The Cataline community predates Hemphill County’s organization. Families moving to this area established the county’s first school (1885) and church ...

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17846 Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery Edith Ford Cemeteries. From entrance at 9th St. and Houston Ave. go 350 feet east to marker at gazebo. Thomas T. McGee, the first Sheriff of the town of Canadian, was buried in 1894 on a hill on the east side of town. There were already grave markers ... 15855 Eller Flat Cemetery CR 28, E side, 0.5 mi. N of SH 33 Also known as Prairie Dell Cemetery, this burial ground has served eastern Hemphill county since 1895, when Dora Calhoun, an infant, was interred ...

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1619 First Baptist Church of Canadian S corner E. Main and S. 7th streets near entrance This church was organized by seven women in 1894 with the help of the Rev. Hatcher, a Baptist minister from Amarillo. Shortly thereafter, about 32 ... 1721 First Church Bell First Presbyterian Church, facing E. Purcell Ave. Bought in 1890 and placed in old Presbyterian Church, used by several faiths. Was first church bell in Canadian, Hemphill County. Congregation held ... 1793 First National Bank of Canadian SE corner E. Main and S. 2nd streets. Marker faces S. 2nd St. (US 60) Successor to first bank in Texas Panhandle: the Traders' Bank at Canadian, organized by Henry Hamburg and Robert Moody on August 1, 1887. In 1892 ... 1917 Fletcher and Donley Stage Station NW corner FM 277 and CR 15 (Site 3 miles northwest) A rest stop in the 1870s and 80s on military and stage line. Serviced wagon trains, buffalo hide caravans, and cattle herds. ... 1951 Former Site of Hogtown FM 2266 (Lake Marvin Rd.), N side 3 mi. E of US 60. Forerunner of town of Canadian. Sprang up, 1886, as a tent city for railroad gang working on Southern Kansas line. Named for poor appearance-- like ...

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18662 Gageby Cemetery 19 miles South of Canadian on US 83, 2.25 miles East on CR DD, 0.5 miles North on CR 13 With settlers moving into the area around 1900, the community of Gageby began to grow with a school and other services. In 1944, Mr. C.G. Barker ... 2138 Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout) US 83, W side, 13.2 mi. S of Canadian, 0.1 mi. N of CR 6, 0.3 mi. N of Washita River Indian raids brought General Miles' men to Texas in 1874 as part of U.S. Army pincer's tactic operating from a dugout post. The twelve infantry and ... 2118 Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area, FM 2266, 5 mi. E of US 60, south side of the road at main entrance. Original marker was Tourist Information Marker #12 sponsored by Texas Game and Fish Commission. Replaced in 2012. The Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area contains approximately 6,000 acres of upland sandhills, pastures, natural meadows and woodlands fronting the ... 22798 Glazier Calaboose US 60 marker pending 15854 Glazier Cemetery Old Cemetery Rd., 0.4 mi. N of US 60 The town of Glazier was founded in 1887 when the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway reached this site. Because of its location north of the Canadian ...

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2433 Hemphill County City park, S of historic Canadian River bridge Formed form Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized July 5, 1886. Named in honor of John Hemphill, 1809-1862. First Chief ... 2434 Hemphill County Jail Hemphill County Courthouse grounds, SW side facing E. Purcell Ave. Built in 1890, first permanent public building in both town of Canadian and Hemphill County. Erected under administration of E. E. Polly, first county ...

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2788 John Hemphill at Courthouse, Main & 5th Street, Canadian (1803 - 1862) Star and Wreath. On the eve of secession, U.S. Senator Hemphill set forth to Senate January 1861 Texas' right to secede and again became ... 2846 Jones Mansion SE corner E. Main and S. 6th streets. Marker faces S. 6th St. Prominent area rancher Thomas Stanley Jones, a native of Wales, had this home built in 1910 for his wife, Rosalie (Whaley), and their children. Designed ...

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3235 Mary B. Isaacs Canadian Middle School, E entrance facing S. 6th St., across from Bungalow Ave. (1854 - 1930) Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas, 1888, as Hemphill County's first public school teacher. Often saw Indians darken the schoolroom ... 3450 Moody Hotel SW corner W. Main and S. 2nd streets. Marker faces S. 2nd St. (US 60) In 1910 Canadian was a thriving railroad and marketing center with a Baptist Academy. English-born Robert Moody (1838-1915), a rancher, banker and ...

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3767 Old Military Road E of Lake Marvin. CR L, 0.3 mi. S of CR K, E side, opposite entrance to Black Kettle National Grassland campground Old Military Road. (1874 - 1890) One of earliest known Texas Panhandle trails. Flint-pierced mastodon bones show prehistoric men trailed this valley before Indians ...

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4147 R. Dick Bussell Hemphill County Courthouse grounds, NE side facing E. Main St. (1845-1935) Famed hunter, in 1870s killed buffalo on this square; was one of the first men to hunt commercially. Came to Texas in 1874. In 1887, ... 4289 Robert R. Young City park, S of historic Canadian River bridge (February 14, 1897 - January 25, 1958) A leader in America's finance and transportation. Born here, in house built by lawyer Temple Houston, son ... 4369 Route of Marcy Trail 10 mi. S of Canadian on US 60, 0.7 mi. SW of US 83, W side of the road This overland route, blazed in 1849 by energetic and efficient Army Captain R. B. Marcy, was best known as part of the California gold trail. Starting ...

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4826 Site of Lyman's Wagon Train Batttle SW corner SH 33 and CR 18, 5 mi. W of FM 2654 (2.5 miles south, 1.7 miles east) During the U.S. Army campaigns in 1874 against marauding Indians, Captain Wyllys Lyman led a wagon train to Camp ... 4860 Site of Old Springer's Road Ranch 12 mi. E of US 60, proceed on FM 2266/Lake Marvin Rd., which becomes CR K. Marker originally sited on US 60 (reference to 12.2 mi. east no longer accurate) (12.2 mi. east) First post office in Hemphill County. Unique for tunnel from dugout home-store to corral. On 1870's trail from Ft. Elliott (35 mi. ...

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5336 The Former Canadian Hospital S corner N. 7th St. and E. Elsie Ave. Marker faces N. 7th St. This building, now a residence, was Canadian's first hospital, opened on June 16, 1917. Funds for construction were obtained by public subscription. ... 5505 Tom T. McGee Edith Ford Cemeteries. Section MG Block 19, in southeast part of the cemetery. (Sept. 13, 1849 - Nov. 24, 1894) Came to Canadian about 1884. Was foreman on PO Ranch prior to election as first sheriff of Hemphill County, 1887 ...

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5668 W. C. T. U. Building Hemphill County Library. Marker is incorporated into library sign, SE corner of E. Main and S. 5th streets. Only structure in the nation built, owned and still operated by a local chapter of Women's Christian Temperance Union. Built 1911, with financing ... 17279 Washita Cemetery NW corner FM 277 and CR 10 This community burial ground is the primary remaining historic evidence of the Washita community. Anglo pioneers began to settle the area in the ...