Marker Inscription
Saloons were prominent in the life and history of Thurber and were often settings for union organizational efforts. The first Snake Saloon, located between the drugstore and the livery stable in the center of town, was famous for its massive horseshoe-shaped mahogany bar. After liquor sales were outlawed in Erath County in 1904, the Snake Saloon relocated just inside Palo Pinto County, 150 yards west of this site. The 40' x 120' building featured a bar as long as two train cars. The saloon closed in 1920 after passage of the federal prohibition law. (1995)
About this site
Snake Saloon, Site of is a historical marker in Thurber, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1994. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5150, -98.4207 near Thurber. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mingus Baptist Church (historical marker), about 2.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Davidson, Joseph Peter, Mary Jane Gentry, and Mount Marion Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363004888. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
