Snyder in Scurry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City of Snyder
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
1. City of Snyder Marker
A major event in the town's growth came in 1908 when the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad brought the "Iron Horse" to Snyder.
The city was incorporated in 1907.
Late in 1948 the city moved into another era when the huge Canyon Reef Oil Field was discovered. With influx of oil field workers and personnel, the quiet county seat became an overcrowded boom town overnight, with the population jumping from 4,000 to 12,000 in a year's time.
Today Snyder, the county seat of Scurry County, continues as a regional trade center for ranching, farming and oil production.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 893.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 32° 43.096′ N, 100° 55.159′ W. Marker is in Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County. Marker is on 24th Street, on the right when
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Witness Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First State Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Home County of Famous Frontiersman J. Wright Mooar (about 600 feet away); County Named for Texas Confederate William R. Scurry (about 700 feet away); Channel of Deep Creek (about 700 feet away); Company G (about 700 feet away); Scurry County Honor Roll (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Snyder.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
2. City of Snyder Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
3. Snyder City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
