Texas Historical Marker #15010
Martinez, Cpl. Benito, "Machinegunner, US 25th I. #15010
?, Fort Hancock, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03180
Machinegunner, U.S. 25th Inf. Div., Cpl. Benito Martinez. Graduated from Fort Hancock High School, May 1951. In Korean War, earned Congressional Medal of Honor in lone 6-hour stand near Satae-ri, Korea, Sept. 6, 1952, enabling his unit to regain key terrain. He rejected offers of aid; was cited for incredible valor, supreme sacrifice. #3180
SH Spur 148, Fort Hancock, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #01989
Fort Hancock Mercantile. Established when the town of Fort Hancock was founded in 1883, this general store is the oldest in Hudspeth County. Started by a Mr. Ross, later the first area postmaster, it was sold in 1916 to Q. A. Hare and his wife. In 1960 they transferred the business to their daughter Mrs. Bob Sims and her husband. It has remained in continuous operation, serving the Mexican border area with modern supplies as well as items like horse collars and coffee mills. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967. #1989
?, Fort Hancock, TX, United States