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Toyah

Toyah, Reeves County

Marker Text

Began as division point, 1881, on T. & P. Railway, with shops, roundhouse, hotel, cafe. Water was hauled from Monahans and sold by the barrel. Stage took passengers and mail to Brogado. 1882 cattle shipping brought cowboy-detective Charles Siringo here to look for rustlers. (1964)

Marker Details

Address IH 20 and FM 2903
Location Description at intersection of IH-20 and FM 2903 (behind Big Cactus Patch) Toyah
Marker # 5548
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cities and towns; railroads
Latitude, Longitude 31.312651, -103.790276

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