Historical Markers of Texas logo

Historical Markers of Texas

Back to Hemphill County

Former Site of Hogtown

Canadian, Hemphill County

Marker Text

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 a hogpen. After landowner Sam Pollard and railroad disputed price for land, line moved across river, taking populace with it. (1969)

Marker Details

Address FM 2266
Location Description FM 2266 (Lake Marvin Rd.), N side 3 mi. E of US 60.
Marker # 1951
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code railroads; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 35.922352, -100.314134

Map