Historical Markers in
Cochran County, Texas

Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877 Cochran County Cochran County First Telephone Office in Cochran County Former Whiteface Motel Morton Memorial Cemetery Old Surratt Territory Slaughter Ranch Headquarters Smith Office Town of Bledsoe

The world's first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas in 1883. The event included bronco riding, calf roping, and bull riding.

~ Texas random facts