Historical MarkerOld Hurley
Muleshoe · Bailey County · Dedicated 1970 · THC Atlas #5017003752
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
One-half mile west to townsite of Old Hurly. First town in Bailey County. Promoted in 1907 by land company of Stevens A. Coldren (d. 1924). He had a townsite surveyed and named it for Patrick J. Hurley (1883-1963), New Mexico political leader. Company built a general store, hotel and livery stable. Wide plowed furrows indicated future streets. In August 1907 a post office was established. Settlers came in and a church and school were begun. In 1913, however, the railroad bypassed town. Efforts to start "New Hurley"-- on the rail line -- failed. After Muleshoe became county seat, 1918, Hurley expired. (1970)
About this site
Old Hurley is a historical marker in Muleshoe, Bailey County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Bailey County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 13 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.2649, -102.7234 near Muleshoe. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bailey County (historical marker), about 2.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include The Mule, Bailey County Courthouse, and The Founding of Bailey County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5017003752. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
