Town of Claude
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 35° 06.571 W 101° 21.533
14S E 285014 N 3887734
One of several markers at the courthouse in Claude.
Waymark Code: WMNK3G
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 5524

Marker Text:
Founded when Fort Worth & Denver Railroad built into area (1887). Claude Ayers, engineer on first passenger train through here, suggested town be named for him-and citizens agreed. Jerry Cavanaugh, first resident, gave land for town. Post office was granted in 1888, with E.H. Trice, Postmaster. Claude won a close race for county seat, 1890. Tie-breaking vote was cast by famous rancher Chas. Goodnight. Churches were established in 1890 and a school built in 1891. Noted Panhandle historian Laura V. Hamner was an early teacher. Town was incorporated in 1909. (1971)
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