Black plaque № 13618

Black plaque № 13618

Bronte. Eastern gateway to Permian Basin, in Coke County. Called Oso and Broncho in early 1880's. Formally named for English novelist Charlotte Bronte, in 1890. Incorporated 1907. Basic agricultural economy, predominantly ranching. Site of major oil and gas development since 1948. (1964) #517

by Texas Historical Commission #00517 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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