Fletcher and Donley Stage Station

(Site 3 miles northwest) A rest stop in the 1870s and 80s on military and stage line. Serviced wagon trains, buffalo hide caravans, and cattle herds. Was also mail pick-up station. Former buffalo hunter-scout Ed Fletcher ran the station. His partners were Jimmie Donley (the head cook) and Tobe Robinson. All had been Indian fighters. Station consisted of a log cabin with a sod roof (where springtime flowers grew) and 2 other buildings. A brush arbor shaded cabin door and a pump stood nearby. First election in the area that became Hemphill County was held here in 1882. (1970)

Fletcher and Donley Stage Station is a historical marker in Canadian, Hemphill County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Hemphill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.6923, -100.2733 near Canadian. The nearest cataloged historic site is Washita Cemetery (historical marker), about 5.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gen. Nelson Miles Expedition (Headquarters Dugout), Cataline Cemetery, and Site of Lyman's Wagon Train Battle.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5211001917. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.