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Quanah, Texas Landmarks / Attractions

Quanah Memorial Park Cemetery

Notable graves include Texas Ranger Captain Bill McDonald and one Joe Earle, who had the misfortune of becoming Quanah's first burial. Since his death at the hands of Indians predated the town, his gravesite became the nucleus of the necropolis.

First Presbyterian Church historical marker
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008

Johnson Street, Quanah, Texas
Postcard courtesy rootsweb.com/%7Etxpstcrd/

Acme School, Quanah Texas
1939-42
Teachers and Students Portraits
Click on image to enlarge
Photo courtesy Steve Rollins

Quanah, Texas Acme School pictures

"My grandparents were school teachers in the Texas Panhandle area from about 1919 until 1957. At least half of the schools they taught at no longer exist and neither do the towns. His family lived in Quanah and his kids went to the Quanah schools while he and Mrs. Rollins taught at area schools. My granddad, Wells Rollins, is in the top pictures, some of his students are below. The picture is from between 1939 to 1942." - Steve Rollins, August 25, 2020

Quanah Nearby Destinations

• Copper Breaks State Park: Located 12 miles south of town on Hwy 6. Camping, swimming, boating, hiking and an exhibit on Quanah Parker. For information: 1-800-792-1112. For reservations: 1-512-389-8900. Website: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
• 30 miles West to Childress
• 37 miles East to Vernon
• 80 miles East to Wichita Falls
• Quanah Hotels > Book Here Quanah Tourist Information
  Quanah Chamber of Commerce
  220 South Main Street or P.O. Box 158 Quanah, Texas 79252.
  Tel. 940-663-2222. Website: www.quanah.org/
  Another official Quanah website: www.quanahtx.com

Quanah Parker Monument:

On the Courthouse Square, dedicated in 1991, this tells the story of Indian captive, Cynthia Parker, her recapture and subsequent death, and her son who became the last great Comanche Chief. One of the most interesting stories in a state known for interesting stories.

Quanah Texas Forum:

• Quanah: Bread Buttering, Cotton Ginning and Bop Dancing
  ...Upon arriving in Quanah I recall the culture shock of leaving a brand new high school in Tulsa and attending classes in an old two-story brick school. One with rickety stairs and old seats in the auditorium. Little did I know at that time how much I would eventually miss my times in Quanah... more
  - Darrell Gilliam, Tulsa, Oklahoma, October 18, 2007
• Quanah's Lycurgue S. King Smith
  My father, Harold Buchanan, traveled through Texas looking for work in 1932. He told a story all of his life about a man he met in Quanah, Texas. I have discovered a written account of it and decided to search for the man online. My father lists his name as told to him by Mr. Smith as Lycurgue S. King Smith O.S.T, the title standing for Originator, Secretary, and Treasurer. My father and his traveling companions stayed with Mr. Smith for 3 or 4 days and it was a memorable experience. He loved telling the story. I would like to know more about this man and also send a copy of this written account to someone who may have heard of him. - Mary Ann Buchanan, Vero Beach, Florida, October 09, 2006
• Subject: Quanah Texas
  As I remember my mothers hometown of Quanah, it brings back wonderfull thoughts of a quiet little west texas town (1966). It was so far away from the bigtown we were living in, Grand Prairie. My first real long trip, it seemed to take us all day to get there, I was fortunate to realize even then the trip was a big part of the adventure. It only got better when we arrived. My mother, Annie D Butts had three sisters and two brothers. The eldest being Hubert then Marvin, Emmaloyd, Elizebeth, Bartie, and Annie D the baby. Hubert and Marvin were succesfull ranchers and farmers. Hubert taught at Texas Tech and had a farm outside of crosbyton. Marvin stayed in Quanah on his ranch. Elizebeth married Buddy Rollins also of Quanah, they lived in Houston. Emmaloyd married Glen Rogers and they had a ranch in southern Kaufman county in the community of Lively just south of Kemp. Bartie married Homer Walker of Waxachie, lived in Fort worth. Mother married Howard Lee Stephenson, they lived in Fort Worth. They are all gone except Aunt B (Bartie).
  Now when I go to Quanah, I go alone, I find different spots in and around town, the city park or tolbert's crossing and sit and listen and think of my loved ones gone. I remember what was talked about here or there, who said what or even how it was said, happy, sad etc..... I find happines when I can stand in the cold west texas wind and hear nothing except as it passes my ears. I hope I'm sitt'n on one of the dirt roads around Quanah when God calls me home. - Don Stephenson, May 04, 2006
• Subject: Goodlett Texas area
  My Montgomery great grandparents lived in the Quanah area. My dad was born in Goodlett. I have some old photos that were in my grandmother's papers. Some have names and some do not. I'd like to have a place online that serves the Quanah area to post the names and possibly the photos or links to the photos. I will gladly give the photos to families related to the people in the photos or a local museum or other interested parties. My great grandparents were Henry Franklin and Nancy Louellen Montgomery. - Mrs. Beth Pearce in Oklahoma, June 30, 2004

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