Historical Marker
Town of Bledsoe
Historical marker location:
Bledsoe, Texas
( at intersection of FM 595 & SH 125 - MARKER MISSING)
Marker installed: 1970
Promoted and founded in July 1925 by South Plains & Santa Fe Railroad. Named for railroad president, S.T. Bledsoe. In late 1920s became important cattle shipping point. It was also county's largest town. Population hit 750. Began decline after rail freight traffic decreased in 1930s. (1970).