​Town of Claude

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Marker Text: ​Founded when Fort Worth & Denver Railroad built into area (1887). Claude Ayers, engineer on first passenger train through here, suggested town be named for him -- and citizens agreed.
       Jerry Cavanaugh, first resident, gave land for town. Post office was granted in 1888, with E.H. Trice, postmaster. Claude won a close race for county seat, 1890. Tie-breaking vote was cast by famous rancher Chas. Goodnight.
​      Churches were established in 1890 and a school built in 1891. Noted Panhandle historian Laura V. Hamner was an early teacher. Town was incorporated in 1909. (1971)

Marker No: 5524

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 35.110588, -101.359169

Location: ​Courthouse Square, northwest corner of US 287 and Trice Street, Claude