Vega in Oldham County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oldham County Courthouse, Vega, Texas

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 10, 2021

1. Oldham County Courthouse, Vega, Texas Marker

Inscription. Built in 1915 when the county seat was moved from Old Tascosa. Route 66 originally ran in front of the courthouse, turning west at its northwest corner.

Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing

Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 35° 14.783′ N, 102° 25.687′ W. Marker is in Vega, Texas, in Oldham County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 385) and Coke Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is at the southwest corner of the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 S Main St, Vega TX 79092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Quanah Parker Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Tascosa (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator W. S. Oldham (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor Oscar H. Loyd

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Mother Road of Historic Route 66 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dot's Mini Museum, Vega, Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Smith-Santa Fe Trail (approx. 3½ miles away).

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 10, 2021

2. Oldham County Courthouse, Vega, Texas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.