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Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch

Gunter, Grayson County

Marker Text

Established 1880s by Jot Gunter, developer of Texas real estate, prominent Grayson County businessman. In mid-1890s his ranch exceeded 20,000 acres. Gunter, born in North Carolina in 1845, came to Texas to practice law after he served in Confederate army. The town of Gunter, incorporated in 1914, was named for him.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 121, 1.5 mi. west of Gunter
Marker # 7379
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code ranches/ranching; cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 33.452895, -96.769443

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