Turkey in Hall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hotel Turkey
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 20, 2020
1. Hotel Turkey Marker
This image also shows the Hotel Turkey's National Register of Historic Places marker from 1991.
Built in 1927 to provide lodging for railroad travelers, salesmen, and ranchers who came to town on business, the Hotel Turkey also served as a symbol of the growth business leaders hoped would characterize the young railroad settlement. The hotel opened with 20 guest rooms and extra rooms for community functions. The 2-story structure features decorative brickwork and a porch with brick archways.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2575.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 23.636′ N, 100° 53.863′ W. Marker is in Turkey, Texas, in Hall County. It is on 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 3rd Street, Turkey TX 79261, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ham's Barber Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1928 Phillips 66 Service Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bob Wills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turkey Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Turkey High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Methodist Church of Turkey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Resthaven Cemetery (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Turkey.
Photographed by Allen Lowrey, June 20, 2020
2. Hotel Turkey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on June 22, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
