Historical MarkerFarwell, Old
Gruver · Hansford County · Dedicated 1964 · THC Atlas #5195003727
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Marker Inscription
Established 1886 about 1/2 mile northeast of this site. Intended to be county seat of Hansford County, created 1876, organized in 1889. Lost election to town of Hansford, which served till 1928 but is also now non-existent. Named for early surveyor John V. Farwell and members of his family, Chicago department store executives who operated XIT Ranch in this and 9 other counties - their fee in payment for building of the Texas State Capitol, 1882-86. Stones here are from the casing of a 200 foot well dug by hand to supply water to the town. (1964)
About this site
Farwell, Old is a historical marker in Gruver, Hansford County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Hansford County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 16 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 36.2495, -101.3754 near Gruver. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gruver (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dodge City - Tascosa Trail, Hansford Cemetery, and Cator Buffalo Camp.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5195003727. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
