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Town of Claude

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Claude, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 35° 6' 38.1996", -101° 21' 32.9976"
 
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    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 Charles 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)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Town of Claude Historical Marker Location Map, Texas