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Challenge 2009 and beyond - Historical Marker Run

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Maverick

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We've had some of the best pie in the state, even some of the best BBQ. We've ridden for FM roads and for some of the most beautiful Churches and Bridges in the state.

I pose a new challenge. Historical markers from 1 to ????

I had a link with all the locations and will try to find it again and post it up.

But in the mean time, who's up for it? I know some of you probably already have pics.

We needed another excuse to ride, right?:rider:

Here you can find a link that has a map and can click on each county for historical markers. However, the marker number listed here isn't the actual marker number. But it does have directions and maps. You can cross reference the name Here to get the actual number.

So here we go, in no particular order although I will try to keep them in numerical order. Also, where I can find it, the description will be a link to more details and maps from the 9key site.

Bandera Pass - Marker Number 293 - Bear on a bicycle

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First United Methodist Church - Marker Number 1884 - dixonduke

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Fort Smith - Santa Fe Trail - Marker Number 2016 - dixonduke

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Goliad Tornado - Marker Number 2207 - Gilk51

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Greenwood - Marker Number 2274 - Yeeha! Stephen

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Harmonson Rancho - Marker Number 2384 - Tracker

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Hunt Japonica Cemetery - Marker Number 2598 - Bear on a bicycle

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Pecos River High Bridge - Marker Number 3975 - dixonduke

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Third County Courthouse - Marker Number 4899 - Gilk51

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Navarro County Courthouse - Marker Number 7236 - Gilk51

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Pleasant Grove School & Cemetery - Marker Number 9017 - Tracker

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Richardson's Bluff - Marker Number 10463 - Hoop

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Fraser Brick Company - Marker Number 10858 - Tracker

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Jefferson-Quitman Road - Marker Number 11321 - Tracker

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Alameda Cemetery - Marker Number 11850 - Gilk51

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Maypearl Cemetery - Marker Number 12557 - Gilk51

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Clearwater Baptist Church - Marker Number 12925 - Tracker

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Langtry - Marker Number 13174 - dixonduke

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Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

FM roads in sequential order is already in progress.

We tried the TDCJ/prison challenge but everyone got their knickers in a bind over being detained or arrested. :shrug:

We tried food - post your best BBQ for the year. I'm not sure we actually followed through on that one. :scratch:

Historical markers will be tough to keep up with, but if you are willing to accept the responsibility and be the caretaker of the project I'm sure some folks will play along.
 
Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

busting my chops already. :rofl:

and it's not even the new year...

I'll take ownership. I can put the images in my photobucket account and post on the initial thread.

Just a matter of people wanting to join in.
 
Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

Well then...

If you post it, they will come :zen:
 
Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

Just pics of the markers and not in order right? Or location of the marker as well? Sounds like a good excuse for a ride to me.
 
Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

sounds good to me too, but can I FOLLOW? Y'all know me....I get lost all the time! But I take good notes & even better pictures!
:lol2:
 
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shootergal said:
sounds good to me too, but can I FOLLOW? Y'all know me....I get lost all the time! But I take good notes & even better pictures!
:lol2:
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Getting lost might be an easy enough way to collect some though - just ride along and admire the scenery whichever way you are headed and keep an eye out for a "Historical Marker 1 Mile" sign (or similar) then stop and take a picture. They might even tell you where you're at so you can figure out how to get home. :lol2:

So Mav - rules? Incentives? Pecking order?
 
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Bear on a bicycle said:
Something like this?

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Very much like that. would like the bike in the pic as well if you have the opportunity.

I'll post this as a lead off.

No doubt Scott (M38A1) will post up about 400 of them. :lol2:
 
Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

Squeaky said:
Getting lost might be an easy enough way to collect some though - just ride along and admire the scenery whichever way you are headed and keep an eye out for a "Historical Marker 1 Mile" sign (or similar) then stop and take a picture. They might even tell you where you're at so you can figure out how to get home. :lol2:

So Mav - rules? Incentives? Pecking order?
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Now why didn't I think of that? Squeak you're the MAN! (or WO-man as the case may be!):lol2:
 
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Squeaky said:
So Mav - rules? Incentives? Pecking order?
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Rules? There has to be rules? Oh, how about this. Nothing happens with out a pic. :rofl:

Incentives? Ummmmmm, you get to ride? ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!

Pecking order? Hmmmmm, I thought it was first come, first serve, but I'm not above favoritism. :rofl:
 
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Does anybody know if there's a list of these signs and their locations?
 
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I recall reading somewhere there are over 10,000 markers in Texas.

Oh, here it is. The number is actually over 13,000.
 
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Maverick said:
Very much like that. would like the bike in the pic as well if you have the opportunity.

I'll post this as a lead off.

No doubt Scott (M38A1) will post up about 400 of them. :lol2:
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Only 399 to go...
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Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

You get a few of those around courthouses:

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and cemeteries:

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and one of my favorites (from the ride to find it):

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:mrgreen:
 
Re: Challenge 2009 and beyond

Something else to think about, putting the information like shown below would help others find it also.

ed29 said:
Whiteflat

Motley County, TX

Historical marker N 34.10607 W 100.88982

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If there is additional location information that would be good to have also.
 
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I think it would be hard to get the bike in the picture on a lot of these. You would probably have to post two pics if that were the case, one of the marker with the print legible, the other with the bike in the pic, but it would be too far away to read.
 
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Bear on a bicycle said:
I think it would be hard to get the bike in the picture on a lot of these. You would probably have to post two pics if that were the case, one of the marker with the print legible, the other with the bike in the pic, but it would be too far away to read.
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yea, was thinking that, but if given the name of the site, I could get the write up that I've been linking. But, I think just the sign will work. I'm digging up a few that I have but yea, My bike is in the pic but you can't really makeout the sign.
 
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