Historical Marker

Clark Hotel

Historical marker location:
Van Horn, Texas
( US Hwy 90 near junction with SH 54)
Marker installed: 1971

First permanent structure in Van Horn. Earliest portion (built 1901) housed original city post office. Main portion was built in 1905-06 by John Cox of concrete blocks handmade by crew on site. In 1911-12, when Culberson was newly organized, served as the county courthouse. Until 1918, when converted to hotel by Fred Clark, structure was site for theatrical programs and school graduations and housed a saloon, offices, and all kinds of shop.