Black plaque № 16926

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Putoff Canyon. Named for a Mr. Putoff, early settler. In region of Salt Water, canyon was noted for its freshwater spring "strong enough to swim a horse". Area was a resort, 1900-1914, for many artists. Western writer Zane Grey used region as setting for his novel "The Thundering Herd". (1969) #4139

by Texas Historical Commission #04139 of the Texas Historical Marker series

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