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Site of Buck Creek Stage Stand

Childress, Childress County

Marker Text

Established in 1882 by Frank Chriss. A stop on the mail route from Wichita Falls to Tascosa. Abandoned in 1886 after the Ft. Worth and Denver Railroad reached this region. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address US 83
Location Description Off US 83 on private property.
Marker # 4736
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code transportation; pioneers; settlement

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 34.642466, -100.202869

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