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Silver, Coke County

Marker Text

A pioneer ranching center, settled about 1880. Early land owners included S.M. Conner, W.G. Jameson and W.R. Walker. Dr. J. E. Reed for 50 years was only physician here. R.B. Allen was outstanding civic leader. Post office, named for peak. Oil discovery, 1946, brought drilling, refining, employees' camps, much growth. the town became busy oil-gas center. After camps closed, 1966, the population declined. (1969)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description at intersection of SH 208 and FM 1672
Marker # 4695
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 32.07065, -100.664723

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