Ira
Named for Ira Green, who had a crossroads store near this site. First homes and school were half-dugouts (cellars with windows set above ground level). Post office established 1896. On opening of block 97 to settlers, 1899, area became active farm and ranch community. Oil production since 1923. (1966)
32.5818° N, 101.0023° W
Where to Find It
SH 350 at FM 1606, southeast corner of intersection
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE J. J. Moore No. 1 Oil Well Snyder
- 4.3 mi SW Campsite of the Marcy Expedition Ira
- 6.2 mi SW Coleman Ranch Field Discovery Well Westbrook
- 6.9 mi E Dunn Dunn
- 7.1 mi S Site of Town of Cuthbert Westbrook
- 8.2 mi NW Town of Knapp Snyder