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Gateway to Red Bluff Lake, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns recreational areas. Established 1890 on Pecos Valley Railroad. Developed during land promotions. Had school, general stores, hotel, livery stable. In 1931 remaining merchant and postmaster Hal Olds moved 1/4 mi. west to new highway. (1965)
Orla is a historical marker in Orla, Reeves County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Reeves County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 34 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.8384, -103.9236 near Orla. The nearest cataloged historic site is Red Bluff Dam (historical marker), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pope's Crossing, Mentone, and Toyah New.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5389003876. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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