Details for Clark Hotel
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5109007925
Data
Marker Number | 7925 |
Atlas Number | 5109007925 |
Marker Title | Clark Hotel |
Index Entry | Clark Hotel |
Address | 112 W. Broadway |
City | Van Horn |
County | Culberson |
UTM Zone | 13 |
UTM Easting | 516038 |
UTM Northing | 3434043 |
Subject Codes | businesses, hotels, courthouses |
Marker Year | 1971 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Clark Hotel Museum, NE corner W. Broadway St. (Bus. Loop 10) and Ash St. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | First permanent structure in Van Horn. Earliest portion (built 1901) housed original city post office. Main portion was built in 1905-06 by John Cox of concrete blocks handmade by crew on site. In 1911-12, when Culberson was newly organized, served as the county courthouse. Until 1918, when converted to hotel by Fred Clark, structure was site for theatrical programs and school graduations and housed a saloon, offices, and all kinds of shops. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971 |