Dalhart in Dallam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Sesquicentennial
50th XIT Rodeo Reunion
— 1836 - 1986 —
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016
1. Texas Sesquicentennial Marker
Inscription.
Texas Sesquicentennial. 50th XIT Rodeo Reunion. This plaque is in commemoration of the Sesquicentennial, celebrating Independence of Texas from Mexico 150 years ago, and the Golden Anniversary of the XIT Rodeo and Reunion, which had its origin in 1936 as a Reunion of men who worked on the XIT Ranch., The XIT Ranch had its beginning when the State of Texas gave 3,000,000 acres of land in the Texas Panhandle in exchange for the construction of the State Capitol building in Austin., The XIT Rodeo and Reunion is held annually in Dalhart and perpetuates the history and traditions of ranch life in the Texas Panhandle in the early 1900's., This historical marker honors the heroic patriots who fought for Texas Independence, the unique cowboys who rode the range, herding cattle, over the famous ranch, and those who have continued the Texas heritage through the annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion.
This plaque is in commemoration of the Sesquicentennial, celebrating Independence of Texas from Mexico 150 years ago, and the Golden Anniversary of the XIT Rodeo & Reunion, which had its origin in 1936 as a Reunion of men who worked on the XIT Ranch.
The XIT Ranch had its beginning when the State of Texas gave 3,000,000 acres of land in the Texas Panhandle in exchange for the construction of the State Capitol building in Austin.
The XIT Rodeo & Reunion is held annually in Dalhart and perpetuates the history and traditions of ranch life in the Texas Panhandle in the early 1900's.
This historical marker honors the heroic patriots who fought for Texas Independence, the unique cowboys who rode the range, herding cattle, over the famous ranch, and those who have continued the Texas heritage through the annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion.
Erected 1986 by The State of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 36° 3.685′ N, 102° 31.359′ W. Marker is in Dalhart, Texas, in Dallam County. Marker is on East 5th Street west of Denver Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dalhart TX 79022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
