Historical Marker
Site of Mark Fury Ranch Stage Stand
Historical marker location:
On US 277, about 16 mi. N of Eldorado, Eldorado, Texas
( US 277, about 16 miles N of Eldorado)
Marker installed: 1980
ORIGINALLY PART OF THE MARK FURY RANCH, THIS SITE WAS USED AS A STAGECOACH STOP FROM 1894 TO 1909. THEODORE JACKSON SAVELL (1872-1954) OWNED AND OPERATED THE LINE BETWEEN SAN ANGELO AND SONORA. SIX MORNINGS EACH WEEK A HORN WAS BLOWN TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF THE STAGE. IN EMERGENCIES ON THE ROAD, HELP WAS PROMPT BECAUSE THE LINE SERVED AS A THREAD OF LIFE FOR THE REMOTE AREA. THE SAVELL STAGES WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION, PROVIDING PASSENGER, MAIL, AND EXPRESS SERVICES. (1980).