Van Horn in Culberson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Clark Hotel
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, November 29, 2025
1. Clark Hotel Marker
In 1911-12, when Culberson was newly organized, served as the county courthouse. Until 1918, when converted to hotel by Fred Clark, structure was site for theatrical programs and school graduations and housed a saloon, offices, and all kinds of shops.
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7925.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 31° 2.396′ N, 104° 49.915′ W. Marker is in Van Horn, Texas, in Culberson County. It is on West Broadway (Business Interstate 10) west of Van Horn Street (Texas Highway 54), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 West Broadway, Van Horn TX 79855, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region. It is also in the American Southwest. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Van Horn Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Presbyterian Church (approx. Ό mile away); Colonel David Culberson (approx. Ό mile away); Culberson County Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Original Culberson County Jail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Van Horn Cemetery (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. San Antonio-California Trail (was approx. 3.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 21, 2012
2. Clark Hotel Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 21, 2012
3. Clark Hotel Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 21, 2012
4. Clark Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
