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Ganado

Ganado, Jackson County

Marker Text

Established in 1882 as a shipping point on New York, Texas & Mexican Railroad. Named Ganado (Spanish for "herd") by railroad official. Became a boomtown in 1891-92 when Scandinavian immigrants settled area. Today a farm, oil and shipping center.

Marker Details

Address 112 E. Putnam Ave.
Location Description on City Hall property, corner of 2nd & Putnam, Ganado
Marker # 2101
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cities and towns; railroads
Latitude, Longitude 29.041148, -96.512991

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