Near Cross Plains in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Cottonwood Springs
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
1. Site of Cottonwood Springs Marker
Inscription.
Site of Cottonwood Springs. . After Indians on High Plains were subdued (1874) by Gen. R.S. MacKenzie, settlers started to pour into this area, where they found abundant game, water, and good soil for ranching, farming. Cottonwood Springs, at head of Green Briar Creek, was one of first villages founded (in 1875). The town soon became a trading center for southeastern part of county. It had several stores, two churches, and a school; and although usually peaceful, it experienced many gun battles. The town name was shortened to “Cottonwood” after first post office was established in 1883.
After Indians on High Plains were subdued (1874) by Gen. R.S. MacKenzie, settlers started to pour into this area, where they found abundant game, water, and good soil for ranching, farming. Cottonwood Springs, at head of Green Briar Creek, was one of first villages founded (in 1875). The town soon became a trading center for southeastern part of county. It had several stores, two churches, and a school; and although usually peaceful, it experienced many gun battles. The town name was shortened to “Cottonwood” after first post office was established in 1883.
Erected 1968 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4764.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 12.356′ N, 99° 12.217′ W. Marker is near Cross Plains, Texas, in Callahan County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1079, 0.1 miles east of County Road 429, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cross Plains TX 76443, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The original marker was stolen in the summer of 2008 and later replaced by the current marker.
Also see . . . Cottonwood, TX (Callahan County). From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on December 30, 2014.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
2. Site of Cottonwood Springs Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
3. View to East on Farm to Market Road 1079
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
4. View to West Towards Cottonwood
Cottonwood Bank and Post Office in background
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
5. Cottonwood Bank and Post Office
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
6. Old Cottonwood Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 25, 2014
7. Cottonwood Schoolhouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 30, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.