Historical MarkerLipscomb, Texas
Lipscomb · Lipscomb County · Dedicated 1968 · THC Atlas #5295003092
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Established, 1886, by settlers hoping to benefit from proposed Santa Fe Railroad in Panhandle. Post office was opened in 1886; Lipscomb Town Company sold land for $3 an acre in 1887. In first month, seven businesses started. When county was organized in 1887, Lipscomb became seat, named for A. S. Lipscomb, secretary of state in Republic of Texas and justice of state supreme court. Hotel from undeveloped town of Dominion was moved here, 1887. First courthouse was built in 1887. The first school -- in a church -- had 25 pupils, 1888. A new courthouse was erected, 1916. (1968)
About this site
Lipscomb, Texas is a historical marker in Lipscomb, Lipscomb County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 21 historical markers documented in Lipscomb County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 21 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 36.2335, -100.2757 near Lipscomb. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lipscomb County Courthouse (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lipscomb School, Lipscomb Union Church, and Lipscomb Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5295003092. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
