Centennial Time Capsule - Canyon, TX
Posted by: YoSam.
N 34° 58.786 W 101° 55.675
14S E 232716 N 3874716
The monument has been removed, but the time capsule remains.
Waymark Code: WM7CVB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2009
Views: 2
County of Time Capsule: Randall County.
Date Capsule Erected: 1989.
Location of Time Capsule: 16th St. & 4th Ave., courthouse lawn, Canyon.
There was a monument statue on this pedestal, which was removed, along with all THC Historic Markers, during construction and restoration of the original courthouse. This and a WWI monument remain because they are in front of the modern additions.
Text of Capsule Plaque:
CANYON - RANDALL COUNTY - TEXAS
1889 - CENTENNIAL 1989
A time capsule was buried within this monument on July 1, 1989.
It is to be opened in the year 2039.
It is dedicated to the pioneers and early settlers of
CANYON AND RANDALL
COUNTY
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