Details for Clark Hotel

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5109007925

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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
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