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Sod House Spring

Earth, Lamb County

Marker Text

Indian camp and watering place. Took its name from first sod house built in 1876 by George and John Causey and Frank Lloyd, buffalo hunters. First permanent settlement in this region. In 1882 a cow camp was established at this point by Estes brothers who grazed cattle in the vicinity until the property was acquired by the Capitol Syndicate. Erected by the State of Texas - 1936

Marker Details

Address CR 172
Location Description 5 mi. S on FM 1055, 1 mi. E on CR 172
Marker # 13832
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code
Latitude, Longitude 34.10172, -102.402976

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