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) |