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Three Rivers

Three Rivers, Live Oak County

Marker Text

Founded March 1913 by Charles R. Tips. An investor chartered June 12, 1913, as Hamiltonburg--named for local family. Town lot sale began July 4, 1913. Townsite renamed by U.S. Postal Department May 1, 1914, to mark fork of three rivers--Nueces, Atascosa and Frio. Present interests are ranching, farming, gas, oil and recreation.

Marker Details

Address US 281, Town Square
Location Description South side of City Hall, Town Square, Three Rivers
Marker # 5481
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 28.460486, -98.183398

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