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Near Fort Davis in Jeff Davis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Manuel Musquiz
 
Manuel Musquiz Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Julie Szabo, February 9, 2008
1. Manuel Musquiz Marker
 
Inscription.
Ruins of
the ranch home of Manuel Musquiz,
a pioneer who settled here
in 1854
Abandoned due to Indian raids
the deserted buildings served as
a Ranger Station intermittently,
1880 - 1882
while the country was being
cleared of Indians and bandits

 
Erected 1936 by State of Texas.
 
Location. 30° 31.66′ N, 103° 49.774′ W. Marker is near Fort Davis, Texas, in Jeff Davis County. Marker is on Fort Davis Highway (Texas Route 118), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. The marker is on the south side of the road; fenced and covered adobe ruins are on the north side of the road. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Davis TX 79734, United States of America.
 
Additional comments.
1. Musquiz Family
I was born in Sabinal, Texas. I am interested in the family history and already have a lot of information. I have known about Manuel Musquiz in the Big Bend area, but this is the first time that I have seen a marker to the Musquiz ranch.
    — Submitted October 15, 2008, by Dionicio Musquiz of Grand Junction, Colorado.
 
South side of Highway 118 Photo, Click for full size
By Julie Szabo, February 9, 2008
2. South side of Highway 118
 
 
North side of Highway 118 Photo, Click for full size
By Julie Szabo, February 9, 2008
3. North side of Highway 118
 
 
Some of the exposed ruins Photo, Click for full size
By Julie Szabo, February 9, 2008
4. Some of the exposed ruins
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on March 1, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 834 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on March 1, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.


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