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Farwell, Texas

Farwell, Parmer County

Marker Text

Named for John V. Farwell and C. B. Farwell. Builders of the Texas Capitol, 1882-1888, in exchange for three million acres of state land. Founders of the XIT Ranch, 1885. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 401 3rd St.
Location Description Parmer County Courthouse grounds, W entrance facing 3rd St. Marker reported damaged Apr. 2014.
Marker # 1575
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
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  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 34.384819, -103.040156

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