Ira
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 34.909 W 101° 00.138
14S E 312059 N 3606696
Texas Historical Marker at the corner of TX 350 and FM 1606 in Ira, providing some general town history.
Waymark Code: WM14586
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 1

Marker Number: 2648

Marker Text:
Named for Ira Green, who had a crossroads store near this site. First homes and school were half-dugouts (cellars with windows set above ground level). Post office established 1896. On opening of Block 97 to settlers, 1899, area became active farm and ranch community. Oil production since 1923. (1966)


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