Historical Marker

Orla

Historical marker location:
US 285, Orla, Texas
( On US 285, in front of Old Store in Orla (marker reported missing 3/2017))
Marker installed: 1965

Gateway to Red Bluff Lake, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns recreational areas. Established 1890 on Pecos Valley Railroad. Developed during land promotions. Had school, general stores, hotel, livery stable. In 1931 remaining merchant and postmaster Hal Olds moved 1/4 mi. west to new highway. (1965).