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Wheeler County

Wheeler, Wheeler County

Marker Text

Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized April 12, 1879. Named in honor of Royal T. Wheeler (1810-1864). Associate justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, 1844-1858. Chief Justice, 1858-1864. County Seat, Mobeetie, 1879-1906. Wheeler, since.

Marker Details

Address 401 S. Main St.
Location Description Wheeler County Courthouse, E side facing US 83 (Alan Bean Ave.)
Marker # 5779
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Code counties

  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 35.444645, -100.272409

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