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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cooke County, Texas
Adjacent to Cooke County, Texas
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| On Interstate 35 Frontage Road 0.1 miles north of West California Street (Farm to Market Road 51), on the left when traveling north. |
| | Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century brought two-toned horses with them, descendants of horses from North Africa and Asia Minor. Over time, these colorful horses became a cherished staple of the western frontier. Throughout the 1800s and early . . . — — Map (db m121779) HM |
| On East California Street (State Highway 51) at South Rusk Street, on the left when traveling west on East California Street. |
| | The development of barbed wire fencing had a revolutionary impact on the economy and settlement pattern in Texas. In 1874, Joseph Glidden of Illinois received a patent for his barbed wire. By 1875, Henry B. Sanborn had come to North Texas as . . . — — Map (db m96753) HM |
| On North Grand Avenue (Farm to Market Road 372) at Frontage U.S. 82 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling north on North Grand Avenue. |
| | Gainesville was a station on the Southern Overland Mail Line (Butterfield Route), which provided semi-weekly mail and stage service between St. Louis and San Francisco, 1858-1861. The line was 2795 miles long – one of the longest stage . . . — — Map (db m96750) HM |
| On West California Street (Farm to Market Road 51) west of Frontage Interstate 35 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling west. |
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Front
Cooke County
C.S.A.
Military, defense center in Civil War. Cooke voted 231 to 137 anti-secession, yet nine military units served Confederacy from here. In constant danger of Federal or Indian attack. Col. Wm. . . . — — Map (db m121778) HM |
| On South Dixon Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Dixon Street. |
| | Settlement of the area now known as Cooke County began in late 1845. The county was created by the State Legislature in 1848 and named for William G. Cooke, Republic of Texas Quartermaster General and a participant in the Battle of San Jacinto. Land . . . — — Map (db m97598) HM |
| On South Culberson at West California Street (Texas Highway 51), on the left when traveling north on South Culberson. |
| | Editor A. Morton Smith (1903-57) organized and promoted this show after a circus parody by the town's little theater group in 1930 revealed many talented amateurs. Chartered as a non-profit corporation, the community circus used its earnings to buy . . . — — Map (db m96754) HM |
| On Depot Lane at East California Street (Texas Highway 51), on the right when traveling north on Depot Lane. |
| | The U.S. Cavalry constructed roads to improve logistical routes in the west during the 19th century. Henry O. Flipper, the first African American graduate of West Point, was an officer in the Tenth Cavalry regiment “Buffalo Soldiers” at . . . — — Map (db m97593) HM |
| On West California Street (Farm to Market Road 51) west of Frontage Interstate 35 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The owner of 90 acres in this vicinity, Missouri native Ned Moffett, Sr., (1842-1924) wed Mary Stone on April 19, 1866. The couple had nine children, and early census records listed the family as Mulatto. The Moffetts permitted use of this property . . . — — Map (db m121776) HM |
| On Depot Lane at East Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Depot Lane. |
| | By the end of the 19th Century Gainesville was established as one of the state's major rail centers. This depot was built about 1902 to handle the increased traffic on the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad. The red brick structure contained a . . . — — Map (db m97595) HM |
| On Farm to Market Road 1202 0.2 miles east of Frontage Interstate 35 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | In operation from 1942 to 1946, Camp Howze served as an infantry training facility during World War II. It was named for General Robert Lee Howze (1864-1926), a native Texan whose distinguished career in the United States Army began with his . . . — — Map (db m96908) HM |
| On East Main Street at South Schopmeyer Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. |
| | Facing the threat of invasion from the north and fearing a Unionist uprising in their midst, the people of North Texas lived in constant dread during the Civil War. Word of a "Peace Party" of Union sympathizers, sworn to destroy their government, . . . — — Map (db m97585) HM |
| On West California Street (State Highway 51) at South Dixon Street, on the right when traveling east on West California Street. |
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This tablet marks
The Old California Trail
blazed by the pioneers of '49 — — Map (db m96076) HM |
| On West California Street (Farm to Market Road 51) 0.2 miles west of Interstate 35, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged. |
| | Created March 20, 1848. Organized March 10, 1849.
Named in honor of
William G. Cooke
1808-1847
Captain of the "New Orleans Greys," 1835
Assistant Inspector General
at San Jacinto, 1836
Member of the Santa Fe Expedition, 1841 . . . — — Map (db m121775) HM |
| Near U.S. 82 east of Parkside Circle when traveling west. |
| | Founded 1850. Named for Gen. Edmund P. Gaines, who in 1836 aided Republic of Texas. Military supply headquarters during Civil War. Important in defense against Indian attacks and invasion. Center for agriculture, industry, oil. Home of famed . . . — — Map (db m97591) HM |
| Near U.S. 82 at Pauls Lane when traveling east. |
| | Two long, narrow strips of timber extending parallel to each other from Oklahoma to Central Texas; form a marked contrast to adjacent prairie. The more fertile East Cross Timbers begin here in Cooke County. Area was famous pioneer landmark as well . . . — — Map (db m97590) HM |
| On Interstate 35 at milepost 490, 2.8 miles north of East Obuch Street (Farm to Market Road 922), on the right when traveling north. |
| | On Jan. 5-6, 1868, Chief Big Tree and 150 to 200 Kiowas raided Willa Walla Valley, Clear Creek and Blocker Creek. Burned homes; killed 13 people; scalped one woman alive. Captured 10 women and children; 3 escaped, 2 were ransomed. Raiders reached . . . — — Map (db m121774) HM |
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