Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pecos, Texas
Pecos is the county seat for Reeves County
Pecos is in Reeves County
Reeves County(24) ► ADJACENT TO REEVES COUNTY Culberson County(20) ► Jeff Davis County(41) ► Loving County(6) ► Pecos County(56) ► Ward County(13) ► Eddy County, New Mexico(34) ►
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On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
One of the few spots where pioneer travelers could cross the Pecos River by fording. At Emigrants' Crossing, the deep, treacherous river flows over exposed rock. It is one of only three fords in a 60-mile segment of the stream, and was the one . . . — — Map (db m61266) HM
On South Hickory Street at West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Hickory Street.
The Rev. Sumner Battle Callaway (1852-1916) led the organization of this Baptist Church in 1885 and served as its first pastor. Callaway had come to Texas from Georgia and had been Gov. Richard Hubbard's private secretary and a lawyer before . . . — — Map (db m85524) HM
On South Elm Street at West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Elm Street.
This congregation grew out of a community Sunday school begun by Mrs. Peyton Parker in the Parker Hotel in 1881. One participant, pharmacist B.P. Van Horn (1852-1932), arranged a revival in 1891 that resulted in formation of the First Christian . . . — — Map (db m61217) HM
On East 4th Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the right when traveling east on East 4th Street.
County Named for Texas Confederate George R. Reeves 1826-1887
Organized, captained company in 11th Texas Cavalry at start Civil War. Served in Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky invasion of 1862. Assigned to Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. . . . — — Map (db m61218) HM
On East 1st Street west of South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west.
Outstanding and dedicated teacher; public benefactor.
Born in Lavernia, Texas. Came to Pecos, 1906, with husband Wylie Moffitt Cole. They had two daughters.
Widowed in 1912, started teaching career which lasted for 27 years. — — Map (db m61267) HM
On West 4th Street at South Ross Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West 4th Street. Reported missing.
First permanent hospital in the Trans-Pecos area. Erected 1929 by pioneer physician and surgeon, Jim Camp, M.D. -- "Texas Doctor of the year" for 1950. "Dr. Jim" came to Pecos in 1900. In early days, he performed many operations using kitchen tables . . . — — Map (db m61236) HM
On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
"Finest from Ft. Worth to El Paso." Saloon built 1896 of Pecos Valley red sandstone. Hotel opened 1907 by R.S. Johnson, owner. Headquarters for land promoters, salesmen, families of settlers in early years of Pecos Valley development.
Restored . . . — — Map (db m61271) HM
On East 1st Street at South Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Welcome! A West Texas “welcome” is the friendliest greeting in the whole world; and Pecos is as “West Texas” as it gets! To receive a Pecos welcome, just stop! Stop at the excellent park and zoo, at the authentic . . . — — Map (db m131694) HM
On East A Street, 0.3 miles east of North Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling east.
Earliest Pecos landmark. Started with burial of men in hazardous work of building Texas & Pacific Railroad, 1881. Used over 30 years by settlers in the Pecos Valley. First markers, of native red stone or wood, have now been lost or effaced in . . . — — Map (db m61272) HM
On U.S. 285 at County Route 453, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 285.
Used by emigrants and the Southern (Butterfield) Overland Mail which linked St. Louis and San Francisco with semi-weekly mail, 1858-1861. Headquarters in 1855 of Captain John Pope, supervisor of the drilling of the first deep well west of the 98th . . . — — Map (db m80284) HM
Near East 4th Street west of U.S. 285, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the eternal memory of the men of
Reeves County and Barstow
who gave their lives Korean Conflict Reeves County
• Ruben J. Gomez MIA 11-2-50 • Thomas R. Russell 11-4-51
• Walter L. Hood MIA -51
Viet Nam Conflict Reeves . . . — — Map (db m128294) WM
Near East 4th Street west of U.S. 285, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the eternal memory of the men of Reeves County who gave their lives in the Second World War 1941-1945
• Acosta, Paqual F. • Alexander, Robert Lee • Baker, Robert Ora • Berkstresser, George B. • Chavez, Frutosa R. • Cope, Horace Lee . . . — — Map (db m128295) WM
On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Flat, arid, grassy land with a moderate water supply from the Pecos River and springs in Toyah Valley. Yuma Indians are thought to have done irrigated farming here in 16th century. Mexicans later raised vegetables, grain.
Cattlemen moved in . . . — — Map (db m61269) HM
On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Antonio de Espejo in 1583, after exploring among pueblos in New Mexico, reached the Pecos River southeast of Santa Fe. He named it Rio de Las Vacas (River of Cows), for the abundance of buffalo. On his return route to Mexico he went down the river . . . — — Map (db m73303) HM
On East 1st Street at South Cedar Street (U.S. 285), on the left when traveling west on East 1st Street.
Nationally famed melon, originated in this city. Residents from 1880s grew melons in gardens, noting sun and soil imparted a distinctive flavor. Madison L. Todd (March 22, 1875-Sept. 10, 1967) and wife Julia (Jan. 30, 1880-Feb. 5, 1969) came here . . . — — Map (db m61270) HM
On South Ash Street, 0.1 miles south of East 14th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Held a block south of Pecos Courthouse, July 4, 1883. Started with claims of cattle outfits--NA, Lazy Y, and W Ranches--that each had fastest steer ropers.
Settlers in town for Fourth of July picnic were spectators. The prizes were blue ribbons . . . — — Map (db m61235) HM
