Dimmitt in Castro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Shoot-out on Jones Street
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4689.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1891.
Location. 34° 32.999′ N, 102° 18.721′ W. Marker is in Dimmitt, Texas, in Castro County. Marker is at the intersection of East Jones Street and South Broadway, on the right when traveling west on East Jones Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dimmitt TX 79027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Castro County Courthouses (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker Trail (about 300 feet away); Gilbreath-Cowsert House (approx. half a mile away); Summerfield-Dameron Corner (approx. 5.6 miles away); The J. W. Carter Family and the 7-Up Ranch (approx. 12.8 miles away); Spring Lake Pasture Division of the XIT Ranch (approx. 13 miles away); Prisoner of War Camp Chapel (approx. 13.7 miles away); P.O.W. Camp Chapel (approx. 15 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dimmitt.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.