Groom in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City of Groom
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
1. City of Groom Marker
Col. Groom was first to try power farming on Plains. Town is today hub of rich farming and ranching area.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 886.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 35° 12.169′ N, 101° 6.465′ W. Marker is in Groom, Texas, in Carson County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway. Marker is on the northwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groom TX 79039, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Charles L. Fields (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); State National Bank (about 500 feet away); Town of Goodnight (approx. 12.3 miles away); Charles Goodnight (approx. 12.4 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 12.6 miles away); Site of Old Goodnight Ranch (approx. 12.6 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
2. City of Groom Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 16, 2016
3. City of Groom
View south on Broadway from 2nd Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
