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Natural ArchesElephant Rock -- US 67 N of Presidio TX

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Elephant Rock, a famous site for photos along the US 67 near Shafter features not one but TWO natural arches

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location: Texas

date approved: 01/30/2017

last visited: 12/25/2016

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TimelinesUS Army Camel Experiment - 1857-1860 - US 385 S of Marathon TX, USA

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A sign of history along the US 385 north of Big Bend National Park and about 35 miles south of Marathon TX contains a timeline of the US Army's 1857-60 Camel Experiment

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/01/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Texas Historical MarkersDouble Mills

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The state historic marker for Double Mills, located about 35 miles south of Marathon on the US 385

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/02/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryBig Bend Snapshot: The US Army Camel Experiment -- US 385 N of Big Bend NP TX

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A sign of history along the US 385 north of Big Bend National Park expounds on the US Army's 1859-60 Camel Experiment

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/01/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Ancient Traces and RoadsDouble Mills -- US 385 S of Marathon TX

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This ancient trace is located on the US 385 about 35 miles south of Marathon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/04/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Wagon Roads and TrailsRoute of Spanish Explorers, US Military Patrols & Comanche War Trail -- US 385 S of Marathon TX

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An ancient watering place along the route of the 17th century Spanish Explorers, and later the Comanche War Trail and US birder partol route is located on the US 385 about 35 miles south of Marathon

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/04/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryE. E. Townsend -- US 385 just north of entrance into Big Bend NP

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This sign of history is located on the US 385 just outside of Big Bend National Park

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/01/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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TimelinesDevelopment of Big Bend National Park - 1932-1978 - US 385 outside of Big Bend NP - Texas, USA

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This sign of history is located on the US 385 just outside of Big Bend National Park, and contains a timeline of the development of Big Bend National Park

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location: Texas

date approved: 02/01/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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National Parks (U.S.)Big Bend National Park, Texas

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In this park everything is BIG, whether open spaces or mountains, trails or rivers, sunsets or distances.

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location: Texas

date approved: 03/17/2008

last visited: 10/03/2023

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Wagon Roads and TrailsThe Great Comanche War Trail -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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The Great Comanche War Trail passed through what is now known as Persimmon Gap at Big Bend National Park in Texas

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location: Texas

date approved: 02/01/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Ancient Traces and RoadsThe Great Comanche War Trail -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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The Great Comanche War Trail passed through what is now known as Persimmon Gap at Big Bend National Park in Texas

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location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Texas Historical MarkersComanche Trail

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A Trail blazed by Comanche Indians, later used by soldiers and emigrants.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys

location: Texas

date approved: 11/06/2009

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Household Appliances and Presses Michigan Stove Co. Garland Wood-Fired Stove - Alpine, TX

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A heavy cast-iron wood or coal-burning stove from the 1880s-1900s era anchors a display on life in Big Bend at the turn of the century in the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center

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location: Texas

date approved: 01/18/2017

last visited: 01/19/2017

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NPS Passport Cancellation StationsPersimmon Gap Visitor Center -- Big Bend NP TX

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Get your NPS passport stamped at Persimmon Gap, the visitor center closest to Marathon and the new Dinosaurs exhibit at Big Bend

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/28/2017

last visited: 02/15/2024

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Tourist Information Centers - Visitor CentersPersimmon Gap Visitor Center -- Big Bend NP TX

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Get your NPS passport stamped at Persimmon Gap, the visitor center closest to Marathon and the new Dinosaurs exhibit at Big Bend

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/01/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryRaiding and Trading -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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A sign of history inside the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park relates interesting information about how the Comanches used the Great Comanche War Trail

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryCooper's Store -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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A sign of history inside the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park preserves the history of the Visitor Center building, once Cooper's Store

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryThe Cooper Family -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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A sign of history inside the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park preserves the history of the Cooper Family, who ran several stores and schools in this area

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryThe Persimmon Gap Stores & Schools -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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A sign of history inside the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park preserves the history of the local stores and schools

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Signs of HistoryThe Great Comanche War Trail -- Persimmon Gap Visitor Center, Big Bend NP TX

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A sign of history inside the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park relates interesting information about the length and breadth of the Great Comanche War Trail

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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Named Mountain GapsPersimmon Gap -- Big Bend NP TX

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Persimmon Gap has been used as a pass into the Big Bend area for millenia

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location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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American Guide SeriesPersimmon Gap Store -- Big Bend NP TX

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When the WPA writers passed though here, Bill Cooper was still operating the 4th Persimmon Gap Store. Maybe they gassed up and got a soda :)

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/04/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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American Guide SeriesPersimmon Gap -- Big Bend NP TX

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Persimmon Gap earns a mention in the 1940 WPA Guide to Texas, since Persimmon Gap has been used as a pass into the Big Bend area for millenia

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location: Texas

date approved: 02/04/2017

last visited: 12/24/2016

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American Guide SeriesDog Canyon -- Big Bend NP TX

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The WPA writers must have heard from locals about the reason for the name of Dog Canyon - we didn't see that information anywhere at the park

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 02/09/2017

last visited: 03/16/2017

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Signs of HistoryThe Camel Experiment -- Dog Canyon Trail, Big Bend NP TX

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This sign details the history of the US Army's experiment using camels to traverse and patrol remote and arid parts of Texas in the 1860s

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz

location: Texas

date approved: 01/31/2017

last visited: 12/26/2016

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