Tyrone in Texas County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Shade's Well
Site two miles south
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012
1. Shade's Well Marker
From this famous well, cattlemen watered their herds of thousands of stock while waiting shipment over the Rock Island Railroad, after long trail drives to the end of the track near old Tyrone. The well was located by J. U. Shade and H. B. Fore in 1888. It was managed by Zachariah Cain to 1901 ~ end of cattle trail days.Erected 1957 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 36° 57.035′ N, 101° 4.386′ W. Marker is in Tyrone, Oklahoma, in Texas County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 54 and County Highway D, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 54. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tyrone OK 73951, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Panhandle Baptists (approx. half a mile away); Eureka (approx. 6.7 miles away); a different marker also named
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012
2. Shade's Well Marker
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012
3. Shade's Well Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
