Eagle Lake in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Attwater Prairie Chicken Preserve
Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2022
1. Attwater Prairie Chicken Preserve Marker
Attwater Prairie
Chicken Preserve
has been designated a
Registered
Natural Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural
history of the United States
Erected 1968 by Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 29° 40.457′ N, 96° 17.25′ W. Marker is in Eagle Lake, Texas, in Colorado County. This marker is located at the Prairie Overlook Parking area on the 4.2 mile auto tour loop road in Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cat Spring TX 78933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Masonic Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Eagle Lake High (approx. 6.2 miles away); Methodism in Eagle Lake (approx. 6.2 miles away); Hotel Dallas 1912 (approx. 6˝ miles away); City Hall – Fire Station – Jail (approx. 6˝ miles away); Town of Eagle Lake (approx. 6˝ miles away); Rice Area Memorial
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Also see . . . Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge.
A 4-mile auto tour loop takes visitors through the prairie and along Coushatta creek. Crested Caracaras, White-tailed Hawks, a wide variety of sparrows and even the occasional prairie-chicken are seen from the auto tour, as well as other native wildlife such as black-tailed jackrabbits, coyotes and white-tailed deer. Several kiosks and interpretive panels with information about prescribed fire, native prairie restoration, and the Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken can be found on the auto tour route.(Submitted on January 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2022
2. Attwater Prairie Chicken Preserve Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
