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Butterfield Overland Stage Line

Grandfalls, Ward County

Marker Text

One of the longest stage routes ever established, the Southern Overland Mail Line (Butterfield Route) which provided semi-weekly service St. Louis to San Francisco, 1858-1861. Followed substantially the route of this highway through Ward County.

Marker Details

Address SH 18, S of Grandfalls
Location Description On SH 18 about 2 miles S of Grandfalls
Marker # 585
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial highway marker (pink granite)
Code roads; stagecoach routes, stands, etc.
Latitude, Longitude 31.316493, -102.862905

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