Black plaque № 13604

Alpine, TX, United States

Brewster County. Brewster County formed from Presidio County. Created February 2, 1887. In 1897 the territory of Buchel and Foley counties was added to Brewster. Named for Henry Percy Brewster 1816-1884 soldier and statesman, a hero of San Jacinto. Murphyville county seat, 1887, name changed to Alpi

ne, 1889. Largest county in area in the state. #503

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