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Palo Pinto County |
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Palo Pinto,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 45' 47.42487",
-98° 19' 32.35284999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Created August 27, 1856, from Navarro and Bosque counties; organized in 1857. Spanish name Palo Pinto refers to spotted oak, a common regional tree having bark with a mottled appearance. Good hunting and abundant water made area a favored indian locality. The first anglo-american settlers arrived in 1850's, including Texas cattlemen and trail-blazers Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving. The discovery, in 1880, of mineral water and arrival of Texas & Pacific railroad brought an influx of settlers and helped establish a strong economy. The county seat, first named Golconda in 1856, was renamed Palo Pinto in 1858. Erected by the State of Texas -1973
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Palo Pinto County Historical Marker Location Map, Texas
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