Details for Ira
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5415002648
Data
| Marker Number | 2648 |
| Atlas Number | 5415002648 |
| Marker Title | Ira |
| Index Entry | Ira |
| Address | SH 350 |
| City | Ira |
| County | Scurry |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 312058 |
| UTM Northing | 3606698 |
| Subject Codes | cities and towns |
| Marker Year | 1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | SH 350 at FM 1606, southeast corner of intersection |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Named for Ira Green, who had a crossroads store near this site. First homes and school were half-dugouts (cellars with windows set above ground level). Post office established 1896. On opening of block 97 to settlers, 1899, area became active farm and ranch community. Oil production since 1923. (1966) |