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Wichita Falls, Wichita County

Marker Text

Formed from Young Land District; created February 1, 1858; organized June 21, 1882; named for the Wichita Indians who formerly resided here; county seat, Wichita Falls

Marker Details

Address US 281 & Rathgeber
Location Description US 281, 1.7 miles south of Wichita Falls, just northwest of intersection with Rathgeber Road.
Marker # 5799
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 33.84452, -98.491711

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