Historical MarkerSite of Parmerton
Bovina · Parmer County · Dedicated 1971 · THC Atlas #5369004871
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
(Elevation 4,202 feet) Founded as Parmer Switch on Pecos & Northern Texas Railroad in 1898. In 1906, became site of a model farm. Using Campbell dry farming method, run by Capitol Freehold Land & Investment Co. In 1907, Parmerton Townsite Co. bought 200 acres of the farm and laid out a town, which was designed first county seat that same year. A post office was soon established. When, in late 1907, Farwell was elected new county seat, Parmerton's citizens departed, taking homes and other buildings with them. Only the railroad switch marks the site today. (1971)
About this site
Site of Parmerton is a historical marker in Bovina, Parmer County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 14 historical markers documented in Parmer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.5831, -102.8034 near Bovina. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of First Church in City of Friona (historical marker), about 6.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Friona Schools, Bovina, and Friona.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5369004871. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
