Clark Hotel
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member rilekyle
N 31° 02.397 W 104° 49.916
13R E 516038 N 3434041
The first permanent structure in Van Horn, TX is memorialized in this medallion and plaque on the side of what is now the Culberson County Historical Museum.
Waymark Code: WMWYH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Marker Number: 7925

Marker Text:
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. 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.
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