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Childress County

Childress, Childress County

Marker Text

Formed from Young and Bexar Territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized April 11, 1887. Named in honor of George Campbell Childress 1804-1841. A member of the Convention in 1836. Co-author of the Texas Declaration of Independence . Childress, the county seat.

Marker Details

Address 100 Ave. E NW
Location Description Childress County Courthouse grounds, S side facing Ave. E NW
Marker # 829
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Code counties

  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 34.425925, -100.20533

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