Silverton in Briscoe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Reeves Post Office
(.5 mi. East)
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 30, 2020
1. Site of Reeves Post Office Marker
Since the railroad was 60 miles from this sparsely populated prairie, the establishment of Reeves post office opened a communication link for the early pioneers. Begun July 13, 1899, in the front room of postmaster Joseph H. Reeves' two-story frame home, the post office served 110 settlers. James U. Strickland bought the house and took over as Postmaster August 24, 1905. He served until the facility closed on March 30, 1907, and mail was delivered to Silverton (8 miles north). After Strickland sold the home to Forrest Leonard Weast in 1909, it was destroyed by fire. (1979)
Incise on base: Marker sponsor: Briscoe County Historical Commission - 1979
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4228.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 21.187′ N, 101° 18.732′ W. Marker is in Silverton, Texas, in Briscoe County. Marker is on State Highway 207, on the left when traveling south. The marker is north of County Road C. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Silverton TX 79257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Holt School (approx. 7.4 miles away); Francis School
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Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 30, 2020
2. Site of Reeves Post Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
