AMARILLO
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Johnny_Quest
N 35° 11.477 W 101° 55.637
14S E 233464 N 3898181
Amarillo, county seat founded in 1887.
Waymark Code: WM4C0P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Located on 8000 Old Rt. 66 in front of "The Care Center".
Marker Number: 140

Marker Text:
"County seat, Potter County; founded in 1887. Incorporated in 1892. Named for Arroyo Amarillo, Spanish name of nearby creek. Transportation, financial, cultural and medical center. Gateway to: Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument, Lake Meredith, Palo Duro State Park, Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Boys Ranch."
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