| Marker Number |
202 |
| Atlas Number |
5011000202 |
| Marker Title |
Armstrong County |
| Index Entry |
Armstrong County |
| Address |
|
| City |
Claude |
| County |
Armstrong |
| UTM Zone |
|
| UTM Easting |
|
| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
counties |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Courthouse lawn, northwest corner of US 287 and Trice St., Claude |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
Created 1876. Name honors several Texas pioneers named Armstrong. Ranching became the chief industry when huge JA Ranch was established here in 1876. Farming was introduced after the railroad came through, 1887. County was organized in 1890. Present courthouse was built 1912. (1969) |
