Blarney Stone - Shamrock, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 35° 12.954 W 100° 14.868
14S E 386433 N 3897699
The Pioneer West Museum is home to a authentic chunk of the Blarney Stone from Ireland.
Waymark Code: WM154ZZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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"One of the earliest European settlers in Wheeler County chose the town’s name. George Nickel was an Irish sheep rancher who settled in the area and tried to open a post office in 1890. He chose the name Shamrock for his little spot, hoping it would bring good luck."

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