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Eldorado, Schleicher County

Marker Text

Formed from Crockett County. Created April 1, 1887. Organized July 9, 1901. Named in honor of Gustav Schleicher, 1823-1879. Pioneer German settler, member of the Texas Legislature, member of the United States Congress. County seat, Eldorado. First bale of cotton, 1904.

Marker Details

Address US 277
Location Description US 277, E side 2.3 mi. N of Eldorado in picnic area. Marker reported damaged Jan. 2008 (missing bronze plaque and bronze seal; pink granite block remains).
Marker # 4405
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
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  • Private Property:

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    • Latitude, Longitude 30.889363, -100.584515

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