Silver
A pioneer ranching center, settled about 1880. Early land owners included S.M. Conner, W.G. Jameson and W.R. Walker. Dr. J. E. Reed for 50 years was only physician here. R.B. Allen was outstanding civic leader. Post office, named for peak. Oil discovery, 1946, brought drilling, refining, employees' camps, much growth. the town became busy oil-gas center. After camps closed, 1966, the population declined. (1969)
32.0707° N, 100.6645° W
Where to Find It
at intersection of SH 208 and FM 1672
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E First Producing Oil Well in Coke County Silver
- 3.8 mi E Panther Gap Silver
- 6 mi SW Cedar Hill Silver
- 9.3 mi SE Sanco Robert Lee vicinity
- 12 mi S Edith Robert Lee