Brewster County
From Alpine, take US 90 about 8.1 mi, east - roadside, Alpine, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1887
EST. 1887
1816
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Brewster County.
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 Brewster County
Brewster County was created from Presidio County by the Texas legislature in 1887, with the former Buchel and Foley counties annexed to it in 1897. It was named for Henry Percy Brewster, a soldier and statesman and hero of San Jacinto. Murphyville, renamed Alpine in 1889, served as the county seat of the largest county in Texas.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Brewster County
Brewster County formed from Presidio County. Created February 2, 1887. In 1897 the territory of Buchel and Foley counties was added to Brewster. Named for Henry Percy Brewster 1816-1884 soldier and statesman, a hero of San Jacinto. Murphyville county seat, 1887, name changed to Alpine, 1889. Largest county in area in the state. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5043000503
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