Tulia in Swisher County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Swisher County
1890 - 1990
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
1. Swisher County Marker
Faith and Courage --- Endurance and Success
Established in 1876 by the Texas Legislature from Bexar District
Named for James Gibson Swisher, Hero of the Texas Revolution
Organized July 17, 1890
Pioneers who settled Swisher County
Endured hardships and adversity with unwavering courage
Tulia was named the county seat. Other towns are Happy and Kress
Rural communities and schools of the county were
Adair - Alexander - Auburn - Center Plains - Childress
Claytonville Elkins Fanchon Flynt Houston
Kaffir Lakeview Love McGuire - New Hope
Price - Red Hill - Sunny Slope Taylor - Union Hill
Valley View - Vigo Park Whitfield Word - Wright - Salem
Agriculture is the predominant industry in Swisher County
Law, Order, Education and Christian principles have sustained
Swisher County People for 100 Years
Erected 1990.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1890.
Location. 34° 32.175′ N, 101° 45.848′ W. Marker is in Tulia, Texas, in Swisher County. It is at the intersection of South Maxwell Avenue and SE 2nd Street, on the right when traveling
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Dust Bowl, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Flynt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ozark Trails Association (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Swisher County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); JA Ranch Cabin (about 600 feet away); First Methodist Church of Tulia (approx. Ό mile away); J.O. Bass Blacksmith Shop (approx. Ό mile away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tulia Depot (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tulia.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
2. Swisher County Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016
3. Swisher County Marker
This view shows the marker's reverse with Swisher County Court House in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 805 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on November 19, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
