Bandera in Bandera County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bandera, Texas USA
State of Texas Resolutions
April 29, 2013 - The State of Texas Senate, Senate Resolution No. 769, signed by David Dewhurst, President of the Senate, and Senator Troy Fraser. "Whereas, the wild and rugged western town of Bandera displayed the qualities and history of a cowboy capital long before the first printed reference naming it the "Cowboy Capital of the World” in 1948, and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor of the citizens of Bandera as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate".
May 24, 2013 - The State of Texas House of Representatives, House Resolution No. 2595, signed by Harvey Hilderbran, District No. 53. "Whereas, the wild and rugged western town of Bandera displayed the qualities and history of a cowboy capital long before the first printed reference naming it the "Cowboy Capital of the World” in 1948, therefore be it resolved that the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize the rich history of Bandera and pay tribute of its citizens' many contributions to the Lone Star State".
Erected by Bandera County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 29° 43.545′ N, 99° 4.353′ W. Marker is in Bandera, Texas, in Bandera County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 173/16) and Hackberry Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is located in the Western Trail Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bandera TX 78003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Great Western Cattle Trail (here, next to this marker); Bandera, "Cowboy Capital of the World" (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Great Western Cattle Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bandera, Texas USA (a few steps from this marker); Recognizing Bandera "Cowboy Capital of the World" (a few steps from this marker); Camp Montel C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (within shouting distance of this marker); Bandera County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to Valor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bandera.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.