First - Permanent Building in Van Horn, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 02.397 W 104° 49.916
13R E 516038 N 3434041
First permanent structure in Van Horn. Earliest portion (built 1901) housed original city post office. Main portion was built in 1905-06 by John Cox of concrete blocks handmade by crew on site.
Waymark Code: WMRDPF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2016
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Historical Marker Text:
In 1911-12, when Culberson was newly organized, served as the county courthouse. Until 1918, when converted to hotel by Fred Clark, structure was site for theatrical programs and school graduations and housed a saloon, offices, and all kinds of shops.
Now it is the Culberson County Historical Museum.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1901
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