Historical MarkerGeraldine
Holliday · Archer County · Dedicated 1973 · THC Atlas #5009002172
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Marker Inscription
In 1901, after failing to locate suitable land in Oklahoma, the American Tribune New Colony Company of Indianapolis acquired over 59,000 acres in this area for an immigration project. A post office was established in March 1902, and by grand opening, May 20, 1902, Geraldine had been surveyed, 2 water wells drilled, 75 buildings erected, and 125 farm families settled. A severe drought and lack of ground water caused all but 20 families to leave by Jan. 1903. In 1905 County Court sold the tract to former owner Luke F. Wilson, and Geraldine was vacated. (1973)
About this site
Geraldine is a historical marker in Holliday, Archer County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Archer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.7140, -98.7094 near Holliday. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dad's Corner (historical marker), about 2.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Archer County Copper Mines, Camp Stonewall Jackson, and Dudley, The D. S. Show.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5009002172. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
