| Marker Number |
5522 |
| Atlas Number |
5079005522 |
| Marker Title |
Town of Bledsoe |
| Index Entry |
Bledsoe, Town of |
| Address |
|
| City |
Bledsoe |
| County |
Cochran |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
railroad; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; ghost towns |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
at intersection of FM 595 & SH 125 - MARKER MISSING |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Missing |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
Promoted and founded in July 1925 by South Plains & Santa Fe Railroad. Named for railroad president, S.T. Bledsoe. In late 1920s became important cattle shipping point. It was also county's largest town. Population hit 750. Began decline after rail freight traffic decreased in 1930s. (1970) |
