Bronte in Coke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bronte
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 4, 2014
1. Bronte Marker
Eastern gateway to Permian Basin, in Coke County called Oso and Broncho in early 1880's. Formally named for English novelist Charlotte Bronte, in 1890, incorporated 1907.
Basic agricultural economy, predominately ranching. Site of major oil and gas development since 1948.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 517.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 31° 52.886′ N, 100° 17.517′ W. Marker is in Bronte, Texas, in Coke County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 158 and U.S. 277, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 158. Marker is located in the island created by the intersection of SH 158 and US 277 next to SH 158. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronte TX 76933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Chadbourne C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bronte Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bronte Veterans Memorial
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Also see . . . Bronte, TX. From the Texas State Historical Associations “The Handbook of Texas”. (Submitted on October 10, 2014.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 4, 2014
2. Bronte Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 4, 2014
3. View to Northwest on State Highway 158
at Intersection with US 277
at Intersection with US 277
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 4, 2014
4. View to Southeast Along State Highway 158
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5. Charlotte Bronte
Engraving from a painting by Chappel in Evert A. Duyckinck, 1873, Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe and America.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5. submitted on July 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
