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Espantosa Lake

Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County

Marker Text

Most famous camping ground on Presidio Road. Earliest route between Texas and Coahuila. Many legends center about the lake. Here in 1876 Texas Rangers killed a band of desperadoes.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 1433 at Dam at south end of lake, marker damaged missing star & wreath 12.2020
Marker # 1501
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code roads; water topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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