Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Terlingua Abaja
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 29° 11.88′ N, 103° 36.212′ W. Marker is in Big Bend National Park, Texas, in Brewster County. Marker is on Gaging Station, 1½ miles west of Old Maverick Road. Marker is located in a side road parking area. Backcountry roadside campsites are located here as well (permit required). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Terlingua TX 79852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Luna's Jacal (approx. 4.3 miles away); Quicksilver (approx. 8 miles away); Terlingua (approx. 8.4 miles away); Lajitas Cemetery (approx. 11.3 miles away).
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Handbook of Texas Online. Terlingua Abaja was originally named simply "Terlingua" and later renamed to Terlingua Abaja when the current town of Terlingua, TX was established. (Submitted on March 28, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 28, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.