Details for Carson County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5065000737

Data

Marker Number 737
Atlas Number 5065000737
Marker Title Carson County
Index Entry Carson County
Address
City Panhandle
County Carson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 283712
UTM Northing 3913864
Subject Codes counties
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 4th and Main Street, on library grounds, Panhandle
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Marker Text Formed from Young and Bexar territories; created August 21, 1876, organized June 29, 1888. Named in honor of Samuel P. Carson 1798-1840, statesman of the United States and the Republic of Texas. Wheat, oil and gas contribute to its wealth. Panhandle, county seat.

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