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"The Buried City"

Perryton, Ochiltree County

Marker Text

In 1907, Dr. T. L. Eyerly, Floyd V. Studer and other archaeologists discovered here "The Buried City." These pueblo ruins were built by the Panhandle Pueblo Indians who were agriculturists, stone house builders, pottery and basket makers. Dr. Warren K. Moorehead partially excavated this ruin in 1919-1920. Some archaeologists and historians agree that the well-built stone houses were in ruins when Coronado explored this region in 1541. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address County Road U
Location Description From Perryton, S 12 mi. on US 83, then E 4 mi. on County Road U. Marker is on private property.
Marker # 5980
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker
Code Native Americans
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 36.230188, -100.662178

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