Washburn in Armstrong County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Washburn
Remaining as town dwindled: Judge Jas. Logue, donor cemetery site and founder Washburn State Bank, 1908; H. E. White, owner of store, lumber yard and elevators.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5539.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 35° 10.614′ N, 101° 34.41′ W. Marker is in Washburn, Texas, in Armstrong County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 287 Frontage Road and Holhouser Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 287. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Claude TX 79019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Did You Know - Americans Killed During (approx. 3.2 miles away); Gerald Holtom (approx. 3.2 miles away); St. Francis Catholic Church Community (approx. 6.7 miles away); Liberty Cemetery (approx. 7.3 miles away); First Transcontinental Air Service to Texas Panhandle, Amarillo Municipal Airport (approx. 8.2 miles away); The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas (approx. 10.3 miles away); A Route 66 Legend (approx. 10.3 miles away); Thomas Cree Homesite (approx. 11.2 miles away).
Also see . . . Short history on Texas Escapes site. (Submitted on August 9, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,254 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.