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 Old Shinoak Springs
N 32° 11.887 W 098° 41.439
14S E 529157 N 3562438
Texas Historical Marker in Frank A. Gray Memorial Park, Gorman, TX, noting this as the area of the town of Shinoak Springs, which spawned Gorman when it died, providing some history.
Waymark Code: WMYQQR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2018
Views: 3
Some references call this one "Shin Oak Springs".
Marker Number: 3810
Marker Text:
Named for dwarf oaks. Before fencing began in 1880's, springs attracted cattle, horses, deer. Settlers hauled water for home and stock use. Town of Shinoak Springs thrived until M.K. & T. Railroad bypassed it in 1880.
Schoolhouse of rawhide lumber was built in 1882. Had seats of split logs. Pupils numbered 55. School grounds drew crowds of 8,000 for political rallies and camp meetings.
A lake was formed 1911 by a rock dam. "Frank Gray Memorial Park," given to city of Gorman, is now recreation and reunion ground, at site of old springs. (1966)
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