FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE

BRECKENRIDGE, TX

Ibex Ghost Town (Shackelford County, Texas) Historical marker for the ghost town of Ibex in Shackelford County, Texas.  The plaque states:

Ibex - Oil drilling in the 1920s transformed this area from cattle ranches to a boomtown. In 1919, the Ibex Oil Co. drilled a successful well into the Caddo Lime formation. Soon other drilling companies came and wooden derricks spread for miles. In 1921, Ibex sold their leases to the Landreth Co.  Ed Landreth built a gasoline refinery, water-powered by a dam on Hubbard Creek. Lone Star Gas, Humble Oil and other companies built facilities and dozens of employee homes. Other families slept in tents or open pastures. In the 1920s, the Ibex community had a school, grocery, dry goods, hotels, cafes, and a central phone office. The post office operated from 1923-53 before the population fell. Today, foundations and smokestacks remain from the industrial past of Ibex. (2013)
Ibex Ghost Town (Shackelford County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

Friends of Historic Breckenridge is a non-profit organization based in Breckenridge, TX. The group is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Breckenridge and the surrounding area. They work to educate the public about the rich history of the town and its role in the development of Texas.

One of the main goals of Friends of Historic Breckenridge is to maintain and restore historic buildings and landmarks. They have worked to restore several important buildings in the town, including the Stephens County Courthouse, which was built in 1910. They also sponsor events and programs that celebrate the town’s history, such as the annual Christmas in the Park festival.

In addition to their preservation work, Friends of Historic Breckenridge also operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits related to the town’s history. The museum is open to the public and is a popular destination for visitors to Breckenridge.

Overall, Friends of Historic Breckenridge plays an important role in preserving the history and heritage of this small Texas town. Their efforts help to ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate and learn from the town’s rich past.

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BRECKENRIDGE TX. US MID #8404801686

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 83,575 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE

FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE
PO BOX 1721
BRECKENRIDGE
TX
76424-1721

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FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE Information

MID # 8404801686
Name FRIENDS OF HISTORIC BRECKENRIDGE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 752611179
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 87,244
REVENUE 83,575
LAT/LONG 32.761764, -98.916308
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 429
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 2053