Historical Marker

Conner Dugout, Site of

Canyon · Randall County · Dedicated 1966 · THC Atlas #5381004760

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Marker Inscription

First home in Canyon, a half-dugout, with windows at ground level. Built on survey located Christmas Day, 1887, by L. G. Conner. Location of Canyon's first post office; birthplace of Mamie Conner, first white child born in county. 1889 election to organize the county was held here. (1966)

About this site

Conner Dugout, Site of is a historical marker in Canyon, Randall County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Randall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.9747, -101.9277 near Canyon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Randall County Courthouse (courthouse), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Shaw-Keiser House, Randall County Courthouse (1908), and Randall County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5381004760. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.9747, -101.9277 · Canyon, Randall County
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