Marker Inscription
Founded when Fort Worth & Denver Railroad built into area (1887). Claude Ayers, engineer on first passenger train through here, suggested town be named for him -- and citizens agreed. Jerry Cavanaugh, first resident, gave land for town. Post office was granted in 1888, with E.H. Trice, postmaster. Claude won a close race for county seat, 1890. Tie-breaking vote was cast by famous rancher Chas. Goodnight. Churches were established in 1890 and a school built in 1891. Noted Panhandle historian Laura V. Hamner was an early teacher. Town was incorporated in 1909. (1971)
About this site
Claude is a historical marker in Claude, Armstrong County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Armstrong County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 28 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.1124, -101.3592 near Claude. The nearest cataloged historic site is Boy Scout Troop No. 17 (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Roan, Charles Howard, Warner, William, and Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5011005524. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
