Van Horn Wells

Only dependable water supply in miles of arid terrain. Used by Indians for centuries. Named for either Maj. Jefferson Van Horne (who passed here en route to establish fort at El Paso, in 1849), or for Lt. J.J. Van Horn (stationed here to fight Indians, 1859). Wagon trains from south Texas welcomed the "seep-water" from wells, as did soldiers on San Antonio -- El Paso military road. Riders for "Jackass Mile" (San Antonio -- San Diego) stopped here, and the Butterfield Mail Line built a stage stand at wells, 1859. Town of Van Horn grew up (12 miles north) in 1880s. (1970)

Van Horn Wells is a historical marker in Lobo, Culberson County, dedicated in 1970. 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 30.8885, -104.7851 near Lobo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Clark Hotel (historical marker), about 10 miles away. Others within a short drive include Clark Hotel, County Named for Texas Confederate Colonel David B. Culberson, and First Presbyterian Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5109007926. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.