Alpine
100, West Holland Avenue, Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, 79830, United States
Texas, USA
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EST. 1882
EST. 1882
1882
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Alpine.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Alpine
Alpine began in 1882 as a Southern Pacific Railroad stop originally called Osborne, then Murphyville from 1883 to 1887 after the owner of a local waterhole. It became the seat of newly created Brewster County in 1887 and developed as a regional center for ranching, mining, and travel. The town later served as gateway to the Big Bend area.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Alpine
Original name Osborne. Central gateway to Big Bend National Park. Largest city in largest county in Texas. Center for mining, livestock, travel. Named for its mountainous setting. Site well known for its spring during Indian days. First settled in 1882 as a Southern Pacific Railroad stop. Called Murhpyville, 1883-1887, for owner of the waterhole. Originally in Presidio County. Was made county seat in 1887 when Brewster County was created. Historic sites marked. Western lore displayed at museum, Sul Ross State College. (1965) Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5507013328
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