Near Falfurrias in Brooks County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Falfurrias to Encino Road
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
1. Falfurrias to Encino Road Marker
Visible from this site is a small section of roadway that dates from the earliest efforts of the State Highway Program to oversee road construction. In 1918, one year after the establishment of the Texas Highway Department, plans were drawn for the Brooks County segment of what would become U.S. 281. That portion of the road constructed in 1918 was a soft sand thoroughfare terminating at Encino (6.5 mi. S). A caliche surface was applied in 1920, and the concrete paving now in evidence was laid in 1928. The remaining portion of the Falfurrias to Encino Road is a reminder of early road construction methods and transportation networks into the Rio Grande Valley.
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12799.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 27° 2.406′ N, 98° 8.544′ W. Marker is near Falfurrias, Texas, in Brooks County. It is on U.S. 281, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5432 US-281, Falfurrias TX 78355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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 Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brooks County (approx. 3.8 miles away); El Encino del Poso (approx.
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Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
2. Falfurrias to Encino Road Marker
Marker seen here behind trees and the road mentioned on the marker is visible between marker and house in background.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
3. Falfurrias to Encino Road Marker
Looking south along US 281 with marker behind trees.
Photographed by Dave W, January 24, 2026
4. Falfurrias to Encino Road Marker
Directional historical marker guide sign in the median of US 281 across from marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 25, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
