Texas Historical Marker #05522

Town of Bledsoe. Promoted and founded in July 1925 by South Plains & Santa Fe Railroad. Named for railroad president, S.T. Bledsoe. In late 1920s became important cattle shipping point. It was also county's largest town. Population hit 750. Began decline after rail freight traffic decreased in 1930s. (1970) #5522

?, Bledsoe, TX, United States