Near Eldorado in Schleicher County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of Mark Fury Ranch Stage Stand

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 27, 2017

1. Site of Mark Fury Ranch Stage Stand Marker

Inscription. Originally part of the Mark Fury Ranch, this site was used as a stagecoach stop from 1894 to 1909. Theodore Jackson Savell (1872-1954) owned and operated the line between San Angelo and Sonora. Six mornings each week a horn was blown to announce the arrival of the stage. In emergencies on the road, help was prompt because the line served as a thread of life for this remote area. The Savell stages were instrumental in the early development of the region, providing passenger, mail, and express service.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4418.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 31° 3.959′ N, 100° 30.684′ W. Marker is near Eldorado, Texas, in Schleicher County. Marker is on U.S. 277, half a mile north of County Road 316, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eldorado TX 76936, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Christopher Columbus Doty (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic Roadside Park (approx. 8 miles away); Confederate Reunion Grounds (approx. 8½ miles away); Christoval Baptist Church (approx. 8.6 miles away); Christoval

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(approx. 8.7 miles away); Christoval United Methodist Church (approx. 8.9 miles away); Site of Verand (approx. 10.3 miles away); Schleicher County (approx. 13 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eldorado.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 27, 2017

2. Site of Mark Fury Ranch Stage Stand Marker

View to South Along US 277 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 27, 2017

3. View to South Along US 277

Marker is on east side of highway

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.