Odessa in Ector County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Livery Stable and Wagon Yard
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 10, 2015
1. Site of Livery Stable and Wagon Yard Marker
Inscription.
Site of Livery Stable and Wagon Yard. . In 1897, rancher and county official Francis M. Tallant opened Odessa's first livery stable and wagon yard on West 2nd Street, approximately 80 feet southwest of this site. Built close to the railroad station and to downtown, the stable was used by cattlemen who could leave their horses, saddles and guns there while staying in town. In 1906, Tallant sold the property to Charles A. Beardsley, who continued operating the livery and feed stable. The automobile soon changed the local way of life, and in 1915, Joe W. Rice bought the building and converted it to the J.W. Rice and Co. Garage,which operated for many years. The sandstone structure was demolished in the early 1980s.
In 1897, rancher and county official Francis M. Tallant opened Odessa's first livery stable and wagon yard on West 2nd Street, approximately 80 feet southwest of this site. Built close to the railroad station and to downtown, the stable was used by cattlemen who could leave their horses, saddles and guns there while staying in town. In 1906, Tallant sold the property to Charles A. Beardsley, who continued operating the livery and feed stable. The automobile soon changed the local way of life, and in 1915, Joe W. Rice bought the building and converted it to the J.W. Rice and Co. Garage,which operated for many years. The sandstone structure was demolished in the early 1980s.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4853.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 31° 50.769′ N, 102° 22.109′ W. Marker is in Odessa, Texas, in Ector County. Marker is on North Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 North Grant Avenue, Odessa TX 79761, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Site of Livery Stable and Wagon Yard Marker (on right)
The Odessa Telephone Exchange Marker (on left) and Odessa Land & Townsite Company Marker (in center)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
