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Panther Gap

Silver, Coke County

Marker Text

Landmark on ancient Indian trail, and early route of travelers and military west of Fort Chadbourne (20 miles east) before the Civil War. After 1880, was used extensively to connect this area with the railroad at Colorado City. Named for panthers (cougars), which still roam the region. (1973)

Marker Details

Address SH 208
Location Description SH 208, 13 miles northwest of Robert Lee. Marker reported missing 1998.
Marker # 3933
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code geology; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 32.053036, -100.602307

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