Details for Town of Trickham

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5083005557

Data

Marker Number 5557
Atlas Number 5083005557
Marker Title Town of Trickham
Index Entry Trickham, Town of
Address
City
County Coleman
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 478149
UTM Northing 3494807
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1969
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Near community center, FM 1176, Trickham.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Oldest town in county; founded about 1855 as a cowboy trading post for ranching activities of cattle baron John Chisum. During 1860-1890, it was a boisterous community at a crossroads of cattle trails. Because of notorious jokes played at local general store, "Trick'em" was suggested for name of post office here. (1969)

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