Garza County

Verbena, Texas

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Verbena, Texas, is located on Farm Road 2008 about twelve miles northeast of Post in northeast Garza County.

History

Verbena Community Church. Named for Mrs. J. B. Cotton, a charter member. Built 1904, replacing brush arbor used by all denominations in summertime services. Became shelter from blizzards. Only duty of a refugee here was replacement of wood burned. Each must chop enough to warm next distress party. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964.  Historical marker text, 1965.

Marker Location: From Post, take Hwy. 380 East about 10 miles, then take Hwy. 2008 about 5 miles north

Location

Verbena, TX 33° 16' 37.848" N, 101° 11' 44.5812" W

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