Details for Cross
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5311001118
Data
| Marker Number | 1118 |
| Atlas Number | 5311001118 |
| Marker Title | Cross |
| Index Entry | Cross |
| Address | |
| City | |
| County | McMullen |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 544300 |
| UTM Northing | 3164143 |
| Subject Codes | cities and towns |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From Tilden, take Highway 16 about 5 miles north to Marker on Highway 16 R.O.W. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 24" x 18" |
| Marker Text | This community (earlier known as Nopal, San Miguel, Franklin) is one of area's first permanent settlements. Named for Samuel C. Cross, who opened grocery store, became first postmaster, 1924. Post office closed, 1934. Gas well completed nearby, 1953, was largest in state at that time. Ranching also is important to economy. (1967) |