Texas Historical Marker #01146
D.W. "80 John" Wallace (1860-1939). Born of slave parents, Victoria County. At 15 became a cowboy. Rode from Old Mexico to Kansas. In 1877, came to this county, riding for Clay Hann, whose "80" brand gave him name for rest of life. On Mann's advice, bought land; past 25, and 6'3" tall, went back to school. Left Mann's for own ranch, 1891. Eventually had fine cattle and crops on 12 1/2 sections of land. Also oil was found on his property. Up to 74, still rode bucking horses. Married Laura Owen; 3 of their 4 children became teachers. His interest in education caused a school to be named for him. (1965) #1146
CR 424, off IH 20, 2 mi. E of Loraine, Loraine, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #01601
First Baptist Church. Organized in 1892 before town lots sold. Services held in schoolhouse for 14 years. First church built 1907; present building 1947. Materials from original site preserved, used for rafters and ceiling beams. Inner brick walls built from old Colorado City Salt Works boiler building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967. #1601
Lightfoot and Market St., Loraine, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03118
Lone Wolf Mountain. Named for Chief of Kiowa Indians, held hostage by General Custer after the Washita campaign. Later released. Swore revenge on white man after son was killed. A clash took place on El Paso Road north of Ft. Concho, the location of Lone Wolf Mountain. Chief died 1879. (1967) #3118
FM 644, Loraine, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #01869
First State Bank. A leader in area growth. Organized with a capital of $18,000 (1908). Farmers and cattlemen were in majority as stockholders. Presidents have included S.E. Brown, J.C. Hall, K.L. Taylor, and H.J. Mearse. In 1922 a new building was erected and in 1962 the interior was remodeled. (1969) #1869
Main and Pacific St., Loraine, TX, United States