Ganado

Historical marker location:

112 E. Putnam Ave., Ganado, Texas

( on City Hall property, corner of 2nd & Putnam, Ganado)

Marker installed: 1967

Established in 1882 as a shipping point on New York, Texas & Mexican Railroad. Named Ganado (Spanish for "herd") by railroad official.

Became a boomtown in 1891-92 when Scandinavian immigrants settled area.

Today a farm, oil and shipping center.