Colorado City in Mitchell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mitchell County

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017

1. Mitchell County Marker

Inscription. Settled after Indians left Texas in 1875. One of 128 counties created (Aug. 21, 1876) from Bexar Territory covering West Texas to the Panhandle and El Paso. Named for Mitchell Brothers, Asa and Eli, Texas War for Independence veterans. Organized Jan. 10, 1881 when the railroad came, making county seat Colorado City West Texas' "Mother City" and first boom town.

Oil, sheep and cattle ranching center. Historic sites include Comanche Indian Village; seven wells, last buffalo watering hole. Annual events: Colorado City Frontier Roundup and Tumbleweed Festival.

Erected 1965 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 3423.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1881.

Location. 32° 23.414′ N, 100° 52.104′ W. Marker is in Colorado City, Texas, in Mitchell County. Marker is on Oak Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 349 Oak Street, Colorado City TX 79512, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of Colorado City (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Mitchell County (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Colorado Opera House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baker Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sites of Texas & Pacific Railway Depots (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Colorado City (approx. ¼ mile away); Majors Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Texas & Pacific Railway (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colorado City.

Mitchell County Marker <i>on the right</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017

2. Mitchell County Marker on the right

The Founding of Colorado City Marker is on the left.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017

3. Mitchell County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2018, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on January 30, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2018, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.