Canadian in Hemphill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

133 Yards East to Site of Historic Cottonwood

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 25, 2020

1. 133 Yards East to Site of Historic Cottonwood Marker

Inscription.

A landmark for pioneers on military and stage road nearby, 1870-1890. Over a century old, tree measures 21 feet around.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1969

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2494.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 35° 53.221′ N, 100° 10.781′ W. Marker is in Canadian, Texas, in Hemphill County. It is on L south of K, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canadian TX 79014, 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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Military Road (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Springer's Road Ranch (approx. ¼ mile away); Gene Howe Wildlife Management Area (approx. 6½ miles away); Anvil Park Ranch (approx. 7.9 miles away); Former Site of Hogtown (approx. 7.9 miles away); Eller Flat Cemetery (approx. 9.2 miles away); Glazier Calaboose (approx. 9.8 miles away); Glazier Cemetery (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canadian.

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 25, 2020

2. 133 Yards East to Site of Historic Cottonwood Marker

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, July 25, 2020

3. 133 Yards East to Site of Historic Cottonwood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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