Panther Gap
Landmark on ancient Indian trail, and early route of travelers and military west of Fort Chadbourne (20 miles east) before the Civil War. After 1880, was used extensively to connect this area with the railroad at Colorado City. Named for panthers (cougars), which still roam the region. (1973)
32.0531° N, 100.6023° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.
Where to Find It
SH 208, 13 miles northwest of Robert Lee. Marker reported missing 1998.
Nearby Markers
- 3.8 mi W First Producing Oil Well in Coke County Silver
- 3.8 mi W Silver Silver
- 5.5 mi SE Sanco Robert Lee vicinity
- 8.6 mi W Cedar Hill Silver
- 10.4 mi S Edith Robert Lee
- 12.9 mi SE First Methodist Church of Robert Lee Robert Lee