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Hartley, Hartley County

Marker Text

Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized February 5, 1891. Named in honor of two brothers, Oliver Cromwell and Rufus K. Hartley. Distinguished members of the Texas Bar. Hartley, the county seat. (1936)

Marker Details

Address US 87
Location Description Hartley Picnic Area, SE corner US 87 and CR K [NOTE: county seat moved from Hartley to Channing in 1896]
Marker # 2399
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Code counties

  • Private Property:

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    • Latitude, Longitude 35.905232, -102.40737

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