Schleicher County
Formed from Crockett County. Created April 1, 1887. Organized July 9, 1901. Named in honor of Gustav Schleicher, 1823-1879. Pioneer German settler, member of the Texas Legislature, member of the United States Congress. County seat, Eldorado. First bale of cotton, 1904.
30.8893° N, 100.5845° W
Where to Find It
US 277, E side 2.3 mi. N of Eldorado in picnic area. Marker reported damaged Jan. 2008 (missing bronze plaque and bronze seal; pink granite block remains).
Nearby Markers
- 2.1 mi SW First Methodist Church of Eldorado Eldorado
- 2.2 mi SW Old Courthouse and Jail El Dorado
- 2.2 mi SW County Named for Texas Confederate Captain Gustav Schleicher Eldorado
- 2.2 mi SW Schleicher County Courthouse Eldorado
- 2.3 mi SW First National Bank Building Eldorado
- 2.3 mi SW First Baptist Church of Eldorado Eldorado