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"Birthplace of Hutchinson County" Isaac McCormack Cottage

Stinnett, Hutchinson County

Marker Text

Built 1899 with materials hauled at great peril across the Canadian - then without a bridge. Mr. McCormick, his wife Capitola, and 8 children lived in a covered wagon and a tent while they put up their house. Home became cradle of county government when it was site of first meeting to plan separate organization of Hutchinson County (which previously had been joined to Roberts County for judicial purposes). In 1901 it was one of polling places in first county election. Moved to town, 1928; donated by Edgar Britain, 1964, for a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address East 5th St.
Location Description East 5th St., N side between SH 136 and Morse Ave., N side of courthouse square
Marker # 2
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code counties; houses, residential buildings
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 35.828212, -101.442208

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