Wheeler County Texas has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Battle of Sweetwater Creek and Route 66 Bridge over the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad, Tower Station.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Wheeler County places including M.L. Grady and E.T. Parker. Prominent architectural styles found in Wheeler Country are Art Deco.
Battle of Sweetwater Creek
(added 2001 - - #01000876)
Also known as 41WE20
Address Restricted , Mobeetie
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Historic Significance:
Event, Information Potential
Area of Significance:
Historic - Aboriginal, Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Native American, Military
Cultural Affiliation:
Kiowa, Comanche
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Defense
Historic Sub-function:
Battle Site
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Current Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields
Route 66 Bridge over the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad
(added 2007 - - #06000925)
I-40 south frontage road over the former CRI&G RR ROW , Shamrock
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