Near Alpine in Brewster County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brewster County
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012
1. Brewster County Marker
Created February 2, 1887.
Organized February 14, 1887.
In 1897 the territory of Buchel
and Foley counties was
added to Brewster. Named for
Henry Percy Brewster, 1816-1884
soldier and statesman, a hero
of San Jacinto.
Murphyville, county seat, 1887,
name changed to Alpine, 1889.
Largest county in area in the
state
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 503.)
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 February 2, 1851.
Location. 30° 22.509′ N, 103° 32.02′ W. Marker is near Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 90 and U.S. 67, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 90. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alpine TX 79830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ancient Rocks Boundary (here, next to this marker); Ranching in the Big Bend (within shouting distance of this marker); Big Bend Ranching: North (within shouting distance of this marker); The Late Spanish Entradas
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012
2. Brewster County Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 24, 2012
3. Brewster County Marker (on he left)
Ancient Rocks Boundary Marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
