Lipscomb, Texas
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)
36.2337° N, 100.2757° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as in storage, so it may not be standing at this location.
Where to Find It
Wolf Creek Heritage Museum grounds, facing SH 305; marker reported damaged 2023.
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi E Lipscomb County Courthouse Lipscomb
- 0.3 mi SE Lipscomb School Lipscomb
- 0.3 mi E Lipscomb Union Church Lipscomb
- 1.3 mi E Lipscomb Cemetery Lipscomb
- 1.3 mi S St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery Lipscomb
- 10.3 mi N Fairview Cemetery Lipscomb