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Amarillo

Amarillo, Potter County

Marker Text

County seat, Potter County; founded in 1887. Incorporated 1892. Named for Arroyo Amarillo, Spanish name of nearby creek. Transportation, financial, cultural, and medical center. Gateway to: Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument, Lake Meredith, Palo Duro State Park, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Boys Ranch. (1965).

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 1061, Cal Farley Rd.
Marker # 142
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code cities and towns; ranches/ranching; railroads
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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