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Throckmorton County

Throckmorton, Throckmorton County

Marker Text

Formed from Fannin and Bosque counties. Created January 13, 1858. Organized March 18, 1879. Named in Honor of Dr. William Edward Throckmorton, 1795-1843, a revolutionary soldier. Father of James Webb Throckmorton, who became Governor of Texas in 1866. County seat, Throckmorton

Marker Details

Address US 283 & SH 79
Location Description N. City limits US 283/SH79 Jct. on US 283 side; Throckmorton
Marker # 5485
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 33.193835, -99.178005

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