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Dimmitt, Castro County

Marker Text

Formed from Young and Bexar Territories, created August 21, 1876, organized December 8, 1891. Named in honor of Henri Castro 1786-1861. A distinguished pioneer and colonizer of Texas. Founder of the towns of Castroville, Quihi, Vandenburg and D'Hanis in Medina County. Dimmitt, The County Seat.

Marker Details

Address US 385
Location Description Marker was placed at roadside park S of intersection of US 385 and SH 194, SE side of Dimmitt. Marker reported as unverified location as of Nov. 2021.
Marker # 757
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Code counties

  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 34.536737, -102.301394

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