Sanderson in Terrell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Terrell County Eagle
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2014
1. Terrell County Eagle Marker
From original courthouse
constructed in 1906.
On reconstruction of courthouse
in 1934, Eagle disappeared.
After 65 years,
found, ransomed and returned
on July 4th, 1999.
Donor list in courthouse
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 30° 8.581′ N, 102° 23.692′ W. Marker is in Sanderson, Texas, in Terrell County. It is on East Hackberry Street east of 1st Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker (and subject Eagle) are mounted on a pedestal and tall column. This sculpture is located directly in front of the Terrell County Courthouse, on the right side of the sidewalk leading to main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 East Hackberry Street, Sanderson TX 79848, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General Alexander W. Terrell / Texas in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); El Buen Pastor Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sanderson Flash Flood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Terrell County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Baxter's Curve Train Robbery
this page online
Also see . . . Terrell County Courthouse.
The original Terrell County courthouse eagle is now perched on top of a stone pillar in front of the current courthouse (Submitted on November 30, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2014
2. Terrell County Eagle Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2014
3. Terrell County Eagle Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 1, 2014
4. Terrell County Eagle
Photographed by Walter M. Cline, 1950s
5. Real photo postcard of the Terrell County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 30, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on February 8, 2024, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
