Details for Van Horn Wells

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5109007927

Data

Marker Number 7927
Atlas Number 5109007927
Marker Title Van Horn Wells
Index Entry Van Horn Wells
Address US 90
City Lobo
County Culberson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 519329
UTM Northing 3416812
Subject Codes water topics
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location off US 90 on private property
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text Only watering place in wide region. Stage stand on the San Antonio to San Diego route, 1857-1882. Occupied by Captain J.J. Van Horn and Co. F, Eighth U.S. Infantry, in 1859 while engaged in protecting the frontier against marauding Indians. The high peaks served as heliograph stations. Erected by the State of Texas 1936