On U.S. 87 0.2 miles north of Irwin Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In 1911 the Texas legislature passed a law calling for the establishment of state institutions for the treatment of tuberculosis. Founded across the highway in 1912, the Anti-Tuberculosis Colony No. 1 opened with facilities for 57 patients on a . . . — — Map (db m95924) HM
On Main Street (Loop Highway 110) 0.1 miles north of Rudd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Frontiersmen began to immigrate into the South Concho Valley in 1870s, locating along the “Toe Nail” trail from Fort McKavett to Fort Concho. By mid-1880s the settlement began to develop and a Union church was organized. The South Concho . . . — — Map (db m115963) HM
On Church Street at Toe Nail Trail (Ranch to Market Road 2084), on the right when traveling east on Church Street.
Settlement of this area began in the 1860s and increased in the 1870s and 1880s following the establishment of Fort Concho in nearby San Angelo. The town of Christoval began to develop by 1885.
The South Concho Baptist congregation was . . . — — Map (db m115962) HM
On McKee Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on McKee Street.
According to local history, Christoval Methodists, Baptists, and Cumberland Presbyterians assembled for worship services in the Cumberland Presbyterian church building before 1910. Circuit riders from the three denominations preached on alternate . . . — — Map (db m115961) HM
Near Main Street (Loop Highway 110) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Along the banks of the South Concho River, Confederate veterans of the War Between the States (1861-1865) gathered in reunion beginning in 1902. They were members of the United Confederate Veterans Colorado—Concho Confederate Reunion . . . — — Map (db m115960) HM
Near U.S. 277 0.1 miles south of Main Street (Loop Highway 110), on the right when traveling north.
The picnic area on US 277 in Tom Green County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department -- now Texas Dep't of Transportation. This 1935 park accommodated motorists attending Texas Centennial events in 1936. It was . . . — — Map (db m104049) HM
On Perimeter Road at Scherz, on the right when traveling west on Perimeter Road.
Chaplain Taylor was born in Henderson, Texas, in 1909. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, in 1933; a master of theology degree from Baylor University, in 1936; and a doctor of theology degree from . . . — — Map (db m71826) HM
On Hornet Street at Scherz, on the right when traveling west on Hornet Street.
This gate marks the east entrance to Glenmore Hall, built by Charles B. Metcalfe as his residence in 1907, about one-quarter mile west of this marker. Metcalfe arrived in the Concho Valley in 1873 at age seventeen from his home in Tennessee. In . . . — — Map (db m71801) HM
On Kearney Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
The aircraft on display is actually a C-47A, serial number 42-108866, but painted and marked to depict an EC-47Q, serial number 43-15204 assigned to the 361st TEWS and 6994th SS in Southeast Asia during 1974.
Dedicated to the Silent Warriors . . . — — Map (db m71799) HM
On Kearney Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
In commemoration of
Lieutenant
John J. Goodfellow, Jr.
who died in aerial combat
Sept. 14th 1918
near Metz, France
while serving with the A.E.F. — — Map (db m71797) HM
On Kearney Boulevard at Canberra Street, on the left when traveling north on Kearney Boulevard.
This reconnaissance aircraft honors the aircrews and imagery interpreters who since World War I, have provided photo imagery intelligence for U.S. fighting forces. As the training center for imagery analysis, Goodfellow Air Force Base has played . . . — — Map (db m71784) HM
On Kearney Boulevard at Canberra Street, on the left when traveling north on Kearney Boulevard.
Span: 38 feet Speed: 1,384 mph
Length: 62 feet Ceiling: 55,200 feet
Cost: $1,900,000 Engine: 2 GE J-79
In the early 1960s the USAF developed the RF-4C out of the F-4 Phantom II fighter to reinforce the RF-101 in its tactical . . . — — Map (db m71785) HM
On Kearney Boulevard at Canberra Street, on the right when traveling north on Kearney Boulevard.
Wingspan: 116.2 ft Length: 44.4 ft
Speed: 400 mph Range: 1,300+ miles
Ceiling: 65,000 ft Cost: $35 million
Northrup Grumman developed the RQ-4 Global Hawk in response to a Department of Defense requirement for a high-altitude . . . — — Map (db m71771) HM
On Farrow Street at Ft. Lancaster Rd., on the left when traveling west on Farrow Street.
Span: 41 Feet Speed: 283 MPH Length: 32 Feet Ceiling: 25,200 Feet Cost: $123,000 Engine: 1 Wright R-1300 From 1950 to 1957 North American Aviation manufactured 1,948 Trojans to replace the T-6 trainer, delivering the "A" Model to the Air . . . — — Map (db m12026) HM
On Kearney Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Wingspan: 42' 0" Max. Speed: 205 mph
Length: 29' 6" Service Ceiling: 23,200'
Cost: $27,000 Engine: P&W R-1340 w/600 hp
North American Aviation manufactured more than 15,000 "Texans" before production ceased in the early 1950's. . . . — — Map (db m71788) HM
On Kearney Boulevard 0.1 miles north of South Chadbourne Street, on the right when traveling north.
Span: 68 Feet Speed: 275 MPH Length: 53 Feet Ceiling: 25,000 Feet Cost: $96,000 Engine: 2 Wright R-2600 Named for air power advocate Gen Billy Mitchell, the North American B-25 medium bomber entered service in 1941. The first aircraft to . . . — — Map (db m12033) HM
On Grape Creek Road 0.1 miles south of Tomahawk Lane, on the right when traveling north.
An early stagecoach stop near here provided the foundation for a frontier community. In the mid-19th century, stage lines were a primary means of moving people, mail and supplies through the region. John Butterfield, president of the Overland Mail . . . — — Map (db m95950) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2335 0.1 miles south of Knickerbocker Road, on the left when traveling south.
Attracted by irrigable land and the available water supply in Dove Creek, farmers, sheepmen, and cattlemen came to this area in the 1870s. First to arrive were the Baze brothers, who dug an irrigation ditch in 1875 to grow melons and hay for nearby . . . — — Map (db m116066) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2335 0.1 miles south of Knickerbocker Road, on the right when traveling south.
Education for children in southwestern Tom Green County was available at Knickerbocker schools as early as 1877. The Baze Subscription School, built by A.P. Baze (1833-1880) on his farm two miles north of Knickerbocker. Operated from 1877 to 1889, . . . — — Map (db m116067) HM
On Montecito Drive at Kenwood Drive on Montecito Drive.
On Nov. 23 1929, a group of Greek residents in San Angelo made the first attempt to organize the Greek community in the area by creating the "Hellenic Educational Society 'The Platon'" or "Platon Society." This society was intended to establish a . . . — — Map (db m128097) HM
On S. Bryant Boulevard Frontage 0.1 miles from Ben Ficklin Road, on the right when traveling west.
Replaced older burial plot at nearby settlement of Ben Ficklin, after flood of Aug. 24, 1882, washed away the town and inundated the cemetery, exposing many graves. Charles B. Metcalfe, nephew of Col. Francis C. Taylor, founder of Ben Ficklin, . . . — — Map (db m116099) HM
On Oakes Street north of Concho Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Village Blacksmith Mural
March 2003
Made possible by funds raised from the first West Texas Regional Domino Tournament.
Originated, organized and chaired by
Dal De Wees
[Historical nature of mural is understood, however, it's . . . — — Map (db m71927) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Chadbourne Street, on the right when traveling west on Beauregard Avenue.
Donated by M. Koenigheim for San Angelo's first school, this site later became the home of L. Schwartz & Co., a mercantile store. Local Architect Oscar Ruffini designed the structure, which was built by P.A. Williams in 1903. The San Angelo . . . — — Map (db m72018) HM
On Irving Street north of Beauregard Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Sponsor of 1918 measure to give Texas women right to vote.
Born in Lawrence County, Tenn. Came to Texas 1872. Helped map town site of Ben Ficklin, first county seat, Tom Green County.
Grew first bale of cotton and installed first . . . — — Map (db m71967) HM
On West Beauregard Avenue (Business U.S. 67) at South Milton Street, on the right when traveling east on West Beauregard Avenue.
In the 1880s, Jews were well established in the Concho Valley and met for religious observance although they did not have a formal building. By 1926, there were approx 35 Jewish families and individuals in San Angelo, and procedures to erect a . . . — — Map (db m128098) HM
Between 1867 and 1879, troops and civilian craftsmen, many being German stonemasons from Fredericksburg, Texas, erected six barracks, ten officers' quarters, several storehouses, six stables/corrals, a headquarters, hospital, schoolhouse/chapel, . . . — — Map (db m72002) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Randolph Street, on the right when traveling west on Beauregard Avenue.
In memory of the Crew of "Abbot 27,"
B-36J No. 52-2818, who perished on
25 May 1955 near Sterling City, Texas.
Crewmembers were assigned to the 40th Bomb
Squadron (Heavy), 6th Bombardment Wing,
Walker AFB, Roswell, New Mexico.
[B-36 . . . — — Map (db m71969) HM WM
In recognition of forty years devoted to bringing better communications services to our country, the State of Texas and the citizens of San Angelo, including eleven years as president of GTE Southwest, and for his outstanding contributions to . . . — — Map (db m72003) HM
On Chadbourne Street at Avenue C, on the left when traveling north on Chadbourne Street.
1840's Wagon Trains Arrive.
The Butterfield Stagecoach
Served San Angelo 1850's.
Santa Fe Depot
Built 1906 Razed 1947
Chadbourn[e] & Fifth Street Corner
Locomotive 503
"The Iron Horse"
One of First To Serve
San Angelo . . . — — Map (db m71868) HM
On Chadbourne Street north of Twohig Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[Scenes of Kelton and his Western novel themes]
[Novels include]
Hot Iron Donovan Llano River The Day The Cowboy Quit The Good Old Boys The Time It Never Rained The Man Who Rode Midnight The Wolf And The Buffalo Slaughter . . . — — Map (db m72179) HM
On South Randolph Street at West Harris Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Randolph Street.
First Episcopal services in area were at Ft. Concho, 1871. First parish church was built 1888 with aid from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD.
This edifice of 1929 has stones and bell from 1884 Tom Green Courthouse and garden wall stones . . . — — Map (db m116728) HM
On East Harris Avenue at South Oakes Street, on the right when traveling east on East Harris Avenue.
The first Baptist missionary efforts in this area began in 1881 with Dr. Owen C. Pope and the Rev. L. R. Millican, who became noted for their work on the Texas frontier. Although it is not known exactly when this congregation was organized, a . . . — — Map (db m128100) HM
On Irving Street at College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Irving Street.
The Presbytery of Central Texas sent the Rev. J. H. Zivley to San Angelo in 1885 to organize a church here. Seven communicants met with Zivley in the Methodist church building and founded the Southern Presbyterian Church of San Angelo. They . . . — — Map (db m71961) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Oakes Street, on the right when traveling east on Beauregard Avenue.
A product of 1870s religious zeal on this Indian-menaced frontier. After flood destroyed area's early community of Ben Ficklin (5 mi. s), closing its Sunday school, this church was organized and chartered by the West Texas Methodist Conference . . . — — Map (db m71937) HM
On S. Oakes Street just from E. Ave. C, on the right when traveling north.
The center of a line of forts extending from the northeastern border of Texas to El Paso. Was also northern point of southern chain of forts extending to Rio Grande, thence along that river to its mouth. Established 1867 (at then junction of . . . — — Map (db m29880) HM
Near South Oakes Street north of East Avenue D, on the right when traveling north.
The highest United States military decoration, the Medal of Honor, is awarded in the name of Congress for achievements above and beyond the call of duty. Although not representing the actual burials, these “In Memory Of” headstones . . . — — Map (db m152039) HM WM
On Abe Street (U.S. 87/277) at Washington Drive, on the right when traveling south on Abe Street.
A dedicated member of the Methodist Church and a gifted teacher, Mrs. Massie was a humanitarian who worked to further education throughout her life.
The former Mary Lee Payne, Mrs. Massie was born in Weimar [Texas], one of four children. She . . . — — Map (db m72228) HM
On Knickerbocker Road at Hillside Drive, on the right when traveling south on Knickerbocker Road.
Colorful pioneer and Texas Ranger who helped to create civilization and institutions of West Texas. Owned ranch land on which today is situated Lake Nasworthy – first conservation lake in this area.
Born in Georgia. Served 1864–1865 . . . — — Map (db m116065) HM
On Twohig Street west of Chadbourne Street, on the right when traveling west.
President and General Manager, for more than 50 years, of San Angelo Telephone Company (first office near this site).
Born to a prominent family at Leesburg, Virginia, Rust was educated there and in Maryland. He went to work at 16 digging post . . . — — Map (db m71932) HM
On S. Bryant Boulevard Frontage 0.1 miles east of Ben Ficklin Road, on the right when traveling west.
Called Mystery Man of the Confederacy. Educated at Virginia Military Institute. At age 18 served as corporal in Mexican War. In 1850s worked with stagecoach and mail lines from Missouri to San Francisco. Helped to start the Pony Express line in . . . — — Map (db m116097) HM
In September 1936 a devastating flood swept down the South Concho River, inundating much of the city of San Angelo. Among the many properties lost or severely damaged were the city's parks and its public swimming pool. Plans were made to rebuild the . . . — — Map (db m38751) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Chadbourne Street, on the right when traveling west on Beauregard Avenue.
C. Russell Myers came to San Angelo in 1926 as manager of El Cos Drug, located at 26 S. Chadbourne. In 1934, Myers purchased the business and changed the name to Myers Drugs. The store moved to a new location at 22 S. Chadbourne in 1959. In . . . — — Map (db m72019) HM
On Twohig Street at Oakes Street, on the right when traveling east on Twohig Street.
Completed in 1911 and expanded in 1932, the O.C. Fisher Federal Building has continuously served the citizens of San Angelo and surrounding communities. This edifice was originally built to house the city's main post office and the U.S. District . . . — — Map (db m71933) HM
On Hardeman Pass east of Chadbourne Street, on the right when traveling east.
City of
San Angelo
Texas
Historic
Landmark
———————
Historic Orient-Santa Fe Freight Depot
San Angelo, Texas
1995
Remember these for their vision and
diligence to preserving our past: . . . — — Map (db m72020) HM
On Chadbourne Street at Hardeman Pass, on the right when traveling south on Chadbourne Street.
The Kansas City, Mexico, and Orient Railway Company (KCM&O) built this depot in 1909-10. The KCM&O was one of three connecting railroads promoted by mining and railroad entrepreneur Arthur E. Stilwell. The proposed rail system ran 1,600 miles . . . — — Map (db m71889) HM
On Beauregard Avenue west of Irving Street, on the right when traveling west.
On transcontinental trail of California Gold Rush. Until 1846 a part of Bexar Land District, Republic of Texas. Private tracts were surveyed as early as 1847. German Emigration Company colony (90 mi. SE) had grants here, but in 1840s found . . . — — Map (db m71965) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Oakes Street, on the left when traveling east on Beauregard Avenue.
Catholic priests visited the Concho River area in the 17th and 18th centuries, but modern Catholicism began after the founding of Fort Concho in 1867. Father Mathurin J. Pairier (1822?-1888) began visiting here in 1874. He cared for the . . . — — Map (db m71936) HM
On Oakes Street at Concho Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Oakes Street.
Col. George M. Palmer
Commander 1942-45
First training class 42-17 began Sept. 1942. Cadets came from Preflight schools at Ellington Field (Houston) and Santa Ana, Ca.
During WWII the Santa Fe Orient Depot was the train station where many . . . — — Map (db m71904) HM WM
On Oakes Street at Twohig Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Oakes Street.
Has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1988
City of
San Angelo
Texas
Historic
Landmark — — Map (db m72175) HM
Near U.S. 87 0.6 miles south of March Road, on the right when traveling south.
Spanish explorers introduced sheep to the southwest in the 1500s, and Spanish missions depended on the animals for food and clothing. The first Angora goats, known for the beauty and strength of their mohair, were brought to Texas in 1853 by Col. W. . . . — — Map (db m96063) HM
On Ben Ficklin Road 0.1 miles north of Becker Lane, on the left when traveling north.
An early stage stand named in honor of Major Ben Ficklin, 1820 - 1870. A noted frontiersman, mail and stage contractor, who assisted in establishing the Pony Express. He carried the first message from the first governor of California to the governor . . . — — Map (db m116101) HM
On Chadbourne Street at Concho Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Chadbourne Street.
This Mural is a street scene from the early 1900's looking north down Chadbourne Street from the Concho Street [sic - Avenue] corner behind you.
The building on the far left was the Ragsdale building which used to sit in this parking lot. . . . — — Map (db m71929) HM
On Pulliam Street (Farm to Market Road 380), on the right when traveling west.
In 1909, San Angelo had a population of 15,000 and no hospital to serve the needs of its people. That year the San Angelo Business Club, forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce, appealed to the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio . . . — — Map (db m128102) HM
On Concho Avenue west of Chadbourne Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
City of
San Angelo
Texas
Historic
Landmark — — Map (db m72177) HM
On Martin Luther King Drive west of 25th Street, on the left when traveling west.
Originally founded as a place for artists to live and produce artwork, the Old Chicken Farm Art Center flourished throughout the 70's & 80's and housed 22 studios and a bronze foundry in addition to Allen's Clay Studio.
In 1991, the back half . . . — — Map (db m72218) HM
On Harris Avenue east of Irving Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1884 J. G. Murphy and W. A. Guthrie, co-workers at the "San Angelo Enterprise", bought the weekly newspaper operation and began the "Standard". The first four-page edition was published on May 3 of that year. Early stories included coverage . . . — — Map (db m71954) HM
On E Concho Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
These three Victorian commercial structures were built during the local economic boom of the 1880s. Among the earliest permanent buildings in San Angelo, they represent the early development of the city as the leading commercial center of the area. . . . — — Map (db m38748) HM
On S. Oakes Street just from E. Ave. C, on the right when traveling north.
Following the Civil War, the United States Congress authorized the creation of six regiments of black U.S. Army troops. The Tenth Cavalry was organized in 1867 under the leadership of Col. Benjamin Grierson (1826-1911). The order creating black . . . — — Map (db m29881) HM
On Beauregard Avenue west of Irving Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
[Side A]
Led 5th Texas Cavalry Battle Val Verde
in Arizona-New Mexico Campaign 1861
1862 Commanded "Cotton Clad" carrying
cavalrymen dubbed "Horse Marines" in
recapture Galveston January 1863. Made
Brigadier General while leading . . . — — Map (db m126723) HM
On S. Bryant Boulevard Frontage 0.1 miles east of Ben Ficklin Road, on the right when traveling west.
A part of the Miller and Fisher Grant in 1842
Created a County March 13, 1874
Organized January 5, 1875
Named in honor of
General Thomas Green, 1814–1864
A veteran of San Jacinto
Member of the
Somervell Expedition . . . — — Map (db m116100) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Irving Street, on the right when traveling west on Beauregard Avenue.
To the memory of the heroic
pioneers of West Texas,
this building is dedicated.
Men's homage and their love
shall never cease to follow them.
———————
Tom Green County Courthouse
has been . . . — — Map (db m71966) HM
On Beauregard Avenue at Irving Street, on the right when traveling west on Beauregard Avenue.
Dedicated in memory of
all veterans who served
honorably in the
Armed Forces of the
United States of America
[Veteran organization emblems] — — Map (db m71968) WM
On Farm to Market Road 380, on the right when traveling west.
Richard Franklin Tankersley was born June 23, 1828, in Georgia
and married Annie Allen of Aberdeen, Mississippi, in 1848. They moved to Texas and in 1864 established a home as ranchers on Spring Creek. Soon land in the area began to be sold for . . . — — Map (db m128096) HM
On Loop State Highway 570, on the right when traveling east.
This congregation dates from summer 1929, when Czech-speaking Brethren families from Granger, Taylor and Rowena moved here. Early services were held in worshipers' homes. In fall 1929, an unused Methodist church in Wall became the place of worship. . . . — — Map (db m128099) HM
On Spring Road at U.S. 87, on the right when traveling east on Spring Road.
At the close of “The Great War,” the citizens of Water Valley wanted to honor those of their community who had served overseas. They were inspired by a small family monument erected on the eastern ridge of Mount McLaughlin in 1902. . . . — — Map (db m96065) HM
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