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History on a Pinhead
Settled
in the 1850s, the town is reportedly named in honor of Era Hargrave, daughter
of one of the earlier settlers. The town began in 1878 with six acres of land
donated by Judge J. M. Lindsay for school
purposes.
Robert Ewing Thomason, speaker of the Texas House of Representatives,
mayor of El Paso, member
of Congress, and federal judge is Era's most famous son. |
Era historical marker
Photo courtesy Mike
Price, October 2007 |
Lieberman Broadcasting ERA Tower
Photo courtesy Mike
Price, October 2007 |
Photographer's
Note:
The picture of the tower is the Lieberman Broadcasting ERA tower,
which is the tallest structure in the state of Texas at 2000 feet. It is named
for the town but is actually closer to Rosston. - Mike
Price, October 14, 2007 | |
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