Near Falfurrias in Brooks County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brooks County
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 26, 2021
1. Brooks County Marker
Starr and Zapata counties,
Created March 11, 1911
Organized September 2, 1911
Named in honor of
James Abijah Brooks
Captain of Texas Rangers, 1882-1906,
member of Texas Legislature,
County Judge, Brooks County
since 1911
Falfurrias, the County Seat.
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 522.)
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 March 11, 1911.
Location. 27° 5.67′ N, 98° 8.801′ W. Marker is near Falfurrias, Texas, in Brooks County. Marker is located in the Brooks County Safety Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Falfurrias TX 78355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brooks County’s Catholic Heritage (approx. 9 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 9.1 miles away); Brooks County Courthouse (approx. 9.1 miles away); Our Sons, Our Brothers, Our Friends Memorial (approx. 9.1 miles away); Brooks County War Memorial (approx. 9.1 miles away);
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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 26, 2021
2. Brooks County Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
