Historical Markers in Texas

Site of Conner Dugout

History·Randall County·Texas

First home in Canyon, a half-dugout, with windows at ground level. Built on survey located Christmas Day, 1887, by L. G. Conner. Location of Canyon's first post office; birthplace of Mamie Conner, first white child born in county. 1889 election to organize the county was held here. (1966)

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34.9754, -101.9269

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