Antelope

Named for springs where herds of antelope watered and Kiowa Indians had a campsite. In 1875, Walter S. Jones platted townsite on Henrietta-Graham mail route. By 1887, place had 400 people, a general store, post office, a school, doctors, hotel, and spa built around its mineral wells. Town was overnight stop and supply point for cattle trails leading north. The G. R. Christian Camp No. 703, United Confederate Veterans, active 1895-1941, served as city's park association. Economy is based on ranch and oil income; area is known for its churches and hospitality. (1970)

Antelope is a historical marker in Antelope, Jack County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.4425, -98.3697 near Antelope. The nearest cataloged historic site is Antelope United Methodist Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Antelope Cemetery, Roberts Branch Cemetery, and Lynn Creek Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237005520. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.