Texas Historical Marker #03055
LeGrande Survey of 1833. Made in era of Mexico rule in Texas for John Beales, who through partnerships, acquired 70,000,000 acres of land and gained the title of "Texas" largest land king. Alexander LeGrande's survey covered about 2,000 miles in west Texas, Oklahoma Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico then south to the 32nd parallel. Hardship and tragedy plagued LeGrande's abandoned survey. First exploration here is usually credited to Capt. R. B. Marcy, U.S. Army; LeGrande's work was years earlier. #3055
?, North Cowden, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #03607
North Cowden. Site of Ector County's second big oil strike. Named for ranching family of John M. Cowden, an 1885 permian basin settler; one of 4 brothers, ranching community leaders on Texas frontiers. Oil and gas development began here with the 1930 discovery. Post Office granted 1947. Town continues as a permian basin petroleum source. #3607
?, North Cowden, TX, United States