Clark Hotel (1971)

First permanent structure in Van Horn. Earliest portion (built 1901) housed original city post office. Main portion was built in 1905-06 by John Cox of concrete blocks handmade by crew on site. In 1911-12, when Culberson was newly organized, served as the county courthouse. Until 1918, when converted to hotel by Fred Clark, structure was site for theatrical programs and school graduations and housed a saloon, offices, and all kinds of shops. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Clark Hotel is a historical marker in Van Horn, Culberson County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Culberson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 18 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.0303, -104.8262 near Van Horn. The nearest cataloged historic site is Clark Hotel (historic place), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include County Named for Texas Confederate Colonel David B. Culberson, Culberson County Courthouse, and First Presbyterian Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5109007925. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.