Ira


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Marker Number: 2648 
Marker Title: Ira 
Index Entry: Ira 
Address: SH 320 & FM 1606 junction 
City: Ira 
County: Scurry 
UTM Zone: 14 
UTM Easting: 312037 
UTM Northing: 3606712 
Subject Codes: CY 
Year Marker Erected: 1966 
Designations: na 
Marker Location: Junction of SH 350 and FM 1606. 
Marker Size: 18" x 28" 
Repairs Completed:  
Marker Text: Named for Ira Green, who had a crossroads store near this site. 
First homes and school were half-dugouts (cellars with windows set above ground level).
 Post office established 1896. On opening of block 97 to settlers, 1899, area became active
 farm and ranch community. Oil production since 1923. (1966)