Panhandle in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Carson County
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
1. Carson County Marker
Formed from Young and Bexar territories; created August 21, 1876, organized June 29, 1888. Named in honor of Samuel P. Carson 1798-1840, statesman of the United States and the Republic of Texas. Wheat, oil and gas contribute to its wealth. Panhandle, county seat.
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 737.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1888.
Location. 35° 20.701′ N, 101° 22.836′ W. Marker is in Panhandle, Texas, in Carson County. It is on Main Street north of W 4th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Main Street, Panhandle TX 79068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old County Bookmobile (a few steps from this marker); Callaghan Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Carson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Panhandle "Herald" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conway Community Church (about 400 feet away); Purvines Ranch Home (about 400 feet away); The Square House (about 400 feet away); Texas Panhandle Pioneers: The Simms Brothers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Panhandle.
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
2. Carson County Marker
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
3. Carson County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
