Texas Historical Marker #01469
Emanuel Dubbs. First county judge in Texas Panhandle and in Wheeler County, Dubbs was born in Ohio. Came to know Texas as a buffalo hunter, and was in famous Indian Battle of Adobe Walls, 1874. Gained wide respect when, as judge, he had a lawless U.S. marshal arrested. He served 1879-1880; 1885-1890. (1968) #1469
SH 152, Old Mobeetie, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #00713
Captain G. W. Arrington. Great peace officer of era of early settlement in Texas Panhandle. (During his term in office, lived near this site). Born in Greensboro, Alabama. During the Civil War, 1861-1865, was one of most daring scouts in famous guerrilla command of Colonel John S. Mosby, in Virginia. After war, ventured to Mexico and Central America. Settled in Texas in 1867. In Texas Rangers, 1875-1882, he had an outstanding record in Southwest Texas and Panhandle. With courage and distinction, served 1882-1890 as sheriff of Wheeler, 14 attached counties. (1969) #713
Sh 152, Old Mobeetie, TX, United States