Armstrong County
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Marker Text: Created 1876. Name honors several Texas pioneers named Armstrong. Ranching became the chief industry when huge JA Ranch was established here in 1876.
Farming was introduced after the railroad came through, 1887. County was organized in 1890. Present courthouse was built 1912. (1969) Marker No: 202
Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Geographic: 35.109482, -101.358818
Location: Courthouse lawn, northwest corner of US 287 and Trice Street, Claude
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