Details for Winkler County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5495005866

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Marker Number 5866
Atlas Number 5495005866
Marker Title Winkler County
Index Entry Winkler County
Address S. East Ave.
City Kermit
County Winkler
UTM Zone 13
UTM Easting 681741
UTM Northing 3525969
Subject Codes counties
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Winkler County Park, S. East Ave., E side between Tommy Thompson and Cecil Ave. along walking path
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Marker Text Formed from Tom Green County. Created February 26, 1887. Organized April 5, 1910. Named in honor of C. M. Winkler, 1821-1882, statesman, soldier and jurist. Kermit, the county seat. A petroleum producing and cattle raising area.

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