Coughran

Established on land purchased in 1901, the town of Coughran was named for founder and early settler W.A. "Abe" Coughran. He persuaded the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad to build tracks through his property. The town was platted in 1913; by 1914, Coughran boasted a cotton gin, a post office, a school and creamery, a general store, a hotel, a bank, a weekly newspaper, and a railroad station. The town thrived until about 1918. Coughran's fortunes dwindled in the early 1920s but the town recovered and prospered until another decline following World War II. Postal and rail service were discontinued in 1945, and in 1956 the school was closed. (1998)

Coughran is a historical marker in Pleasanton, Atascosa County, dedicated in 1998. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Atascosa County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 126 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.9444, -98.4136 near Pleasanton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Leal Cemetery (cemetery), about 3.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sotelo Cemetery, St Andrews Cemetery #2, and Castro.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5013011698. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.