Fletcher and Donley
Stage Station
(Site 3 miles Northwest)
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Marker Text: A rest stop in the 1870s and 80s on military and stage line. Serviced wagon trains, buffalo hide caravans, and cattle herds. Was also mail pick-up station.
Former buffalo hunter-scout Ed Fletcher ran the station. His partners were Jimmie Donley (the head cook) and Tobe Robinson. All had been Indian fighters. Station consisted of a log cabin with a sod roof (where springtime flowers grew) and 2 other buildings. A brush arbor shaded cabin door and a pump stood nearby. First election in the area that became Hemphill County was held here in 1882. (1970) Marker No: 1917
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 35.844616, -100.311928
Location: US 277 & CR 15, 6 miles east of US 83 15 1/2 miles south of Canadian
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