Early Settlers on Coldwater Creek

First area in Sherman County to be settled, and only live water for miles. First settler, buffalo hunter J.D. Rawlings, came 1870s. Later County Judge. W.B. Slaughter acquired the Rawlings place about 1894. Later ran bank and store in Stratford. John Lanners (arrived 1892) was a cowboy at Slaughter's ranch; acquired land and ran a mule-drawn supply line. One of largest spreads was owned by Thomas Snyder (also arrived in 1892). Among other prominent early settlers were J.H. Williams, freighter, and Geo. Loomis, merchant.

Early Settlers on Coldwater Creek is a historical marker in Stratford, Sherman County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 5 historical markers documented in Sherman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 9 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 36.3768, -102.1160 near Stratford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stratford Cemetery (historical marker), about 3.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sherman County Courthouse, Removal of Archives From Coldwater to Stratford, and Stratford Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5421001353. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.