Armstrong County
Created 1876. Name honors several Texas pioneers named Armstrong. Ranching became the chief industry when huge JA Ranch was established here in 1876. Farming was introduced after the railroad came through, 1887. County was organized in 1890. Present courthouse was built 1912. (1969)
35.1095° N, 101.3588° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse lawn, northwest corner of US 287 and Trice St., Claude
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Dr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Warner Claude
- <0.1 mi NW Route of Coronado Expedition Claude
- <0.1 mi NW Town of Claude Claude
- <0.1 mi NW Boy Scout Troop No. 17 Claude
- <0.1 mi NW Great Panhandle Indian Scare of 1891 Claude
- <0.1 mi NW Charles Howard Roan Claude