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Amarillo

Amarillo, Potter County

Marker Text

County Seat, Potter County; founded in 1887. Incorporated 1892. Named for Arroyo Amarillo, Spanish name of nearby creek. Transportation, financial, cultural and medical center. Gateway to: Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument, Lake Meredith, Palo Duro State Park, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Boys Ranch. (1965)

Marker Details

Address 2200 Amarillo Blvd., US 66/60
Location Description
Marker # 6114
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 35.191425, -101.927776

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