Van Horn Wells. Only watering place in wide region. Stage stand on the San Antonio to San Diego route, 1857-1882. Occupied by Captain J.J. Van Horn and Co. F, Eighth U.S. Infantry in 1859 while engaged in protecting the frontier against marauding Indians. The high peaks served as heliograph stations. #7927
by Texas Historical Commission #07927 of the Texas Historical Marker series
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