Near Pine Springs in Culberson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Groundbreaking for the Pine Springs Visitor Center
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Karen Wade, Superintendent of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, 1988.
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 31° 53.662′ N, 104° 49.319′ W. Marker is near Pine Springs, Texas, in Culberson County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salt Flat TX 79847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The "Committee of Five" (a few steps from this marker); Stephen Tyng Mather (a few steps from this marker); Butterfield Overland Mail (approx. ¼ mile away); The Airmen (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ruins of "The Pinery" or "Pine Spring" Stage Stand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Frijole Historic Site (approx. 1½ miles away); Frijole School House (approx. 1½ miles away); Guadalupe Peak (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Springs.
More about this marker. Set on top of a stone wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,405 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2010, by James R. Kuntz of Warrenton, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.