Marker Inscription
After Indians on High Plains were subdued (1874) by Gen. R. S. MacKenzie, settlers started to pour into this area, where they found abundant game, water, and good soil for ranching, farming. Cottonwood Springs, at head of Green Briar Creek, was one of first villages founded (in 1875). The town soon became a trading center for southeastern part of county. It had several stores, two churches, and a school; and although usually peaceful, it experienced many gun battles. The town name was shortened to "Cottonwood" after first post office was established in 1883. (1968)
About this site
Cottonwood Springs, Site of is a historical marker in Cottonwood, Callahan County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Callahan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 46 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2076, -99.2041 near Cottonwood. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cottonwood Bank and Post Office (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Old Cottonwood Cemetery, New Cottonwood, and Oglesby.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5059004764. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
