History
...of
the area around Cottonwood
Site of Cottonwood
Springs
After Indians on High Plains were
subdued (1874) by Gen. R. S. MacKenzie, settlers started to pour
into this area, where they found abundant game, water, and good
soil for ranching, farming. Cottonwood Springs, at head of Green
Briar Creek, was one of first villages founded (in 1875). The
town soon became a trading center for southeastern part of
county. It had several stores, two churches, and a school; and
although usually peaceful, it experienced many gun battles. The
town name was shortened to "Cottonwood" after first
post office was established in 1883. (1968)
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Historical Marker Text
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Cottonwood
Springs Historical Marker, located on FM 1079 about .2 mile west
of FM 880 |
Land
Survey Abstract Indices of the Original Land Owners of Texas - Callahan
County
Callahan
Co. Confederate Soldiers Pension List
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