Historical MarkerChristopher Columbus Doty
Eldorado · Schleicher County · Dedicated 1968 · THC Atlas #5413000610
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Marker Inscription
(April 16, 1857 - October 26, 1944) First permanent citizen of Schleicher County. Came to Texas from Missouri, 1879. Soon bought headquarters at Ten-Mile Water Hole (1/2 mi. east). Drilled first water well in county 1882 and erected first windmill south of Concho River, thus established area's agricultural industry. The organization of the county in 1901 included his property and he was elected first tax assessor-collector. Later was justice of the peace, a rancher, active Methodist and a Mason. He married Alice Pancoast on June 3, 1887 and they had one daughter, Annie Marie. (1968)
About this site
Christopher Columbus Doty is a historical marker in Eldorado, Schleicher County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Schleicher County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0565, -100.5147 near Eldorado. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Mark Fury Stage Stand (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Verand, Schleicher County, and Glendale Addition.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5413000610. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
