Historical Marker

Toyah

Historical marker location:
IH 20 and FM 2903, Toyah, Texas
( at intersection of IH-20 and FM 2903 (behind Big Cactus Patch) Toyah)
Marker installed: 1964

Began as division point, 1881, on T. & P. Railway, with shops, roundhouse, hotel, cafe. Water was hauled from Monahans and sold by the barrel. Stage took passengers and mail to Brogado. 1882 cattle shipping brought cowboy-detective Charles Siringo here to look for rustlers. (1964).