Black plaque № 17438

Silver, TX, United States

Silver. A pioneer ranching center, settled about 1880. Early land owners included S.M. Conner, W.G. Jameson and W.R. Walker. Dr. J. E. Reed for 50 years was only physician here. R.B. Allen was outstanding civic leader. Post office, named for peak. Oil discovery, 1946, brought drilling, refining, emp

loyees' camps, much growth. the town became busy oil-gas center. After camps closed, 1966, the population declined. (1969) #4695

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