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

Prairie Oil and Gas Company Housing

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026

1. Prairie Oil and Gas Company Housing Marker

Inscription.
The Eastland County oil boom, 1917-1922, prompted construction of many of Eastland's substantial public and residential structures. Prairie Oil and Gas Company began oil exploration in the county, and in 1919 erected housing in this area for their company officials. W.I. Clark, the Eastland Superintendent, occupied this two-story structure, which was typical of 2 other company houses located directly north of this residence, one of which still stands. Sinclair Oil Co. purchased the operation in 1932 and in 1935 sold these houses to individuals.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4110.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 32° 23.396′ N, 98° 49.103′ W. Marker is in Eastland, Texas, in Eastland County. It is at the intersection of South Seaman Street and Lens Street, on the left when traveling north on South Seaman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 S Seaman St, Eastland TX 76448, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burkett House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Connellee House (approx. half a mile away); Early Settlers of Eastland County (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Eastland (approx. ¾ mile away); The Bankhead Highway (approx. 0.8 miles away); Early Banking in Eastland (approx. 0.8 miles away); Texas Eleventh Court of Appeals (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastland.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026

2. Prairie Oil and Gas Company Housing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.