Norton in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Norton
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
1. Town of Norton Marker
Named for George W. Norton of Kentucky, who about 1882 bought and later developed the divide between Oak and Valley creeks. Post office, established in 1894, was at first in home (1.5 mi. NE) of postmaster Marion A. Wilkerson. This facility and a few country businesses – including stores, cotton gins, blacksmith shops – were drawn into town, which was platted by O.C. Bivins in 1903.
First homes are said to have been built by Dr. W.W. Mitchell and Les Trimmier. High school was established in 1906. Early institutions included several churches and a Masonic lodge.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3613.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 31° 52.229′ N, 100° 7.563′ W. Marker is in Norton, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 383 and Eastland Street, on the right when traveling north on Road 383. Marker is at southeast corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norton TX 76865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Townsite of Marie (approx. 4.8 miles away); Maverick (approx. 5 miles away); W.H. Brown
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Also see . . . Norton, TX. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on April 14, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
2. Town of Norton Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
3. View to North on Farm to Market Road 383
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
4. View to East Across Farm to Market Road 383
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
5. View to South on Farm to Market Road 383
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6. Historic Building in Norton
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
7. Abandoned Auto Service Station in Norton
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
