Historic plaque - Thurber
Description:
Photograph of a historic plaque in Thurber, Texas. It reads: "Thurber. Most important mine site in Texas for 30 years. Coal here, probably known to Indians, was "discovered" in 1886 by W. W. Johnson, who with his brother Harvey sold out to Texas & Pacific Coal Company in 1888. (T. & P. Coal Company provided fuel for the Texas & Pacific Railroad, but was independently owned. Town was named for H. K. Thurber, friend of T. & P. Coal Company founders. Most dynamic firm member was Robert D. Hunter (…
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Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type:
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Location:
32.50992910316708 -98.41630841525318
Partner:
UNT Libraries