Near Dimmitt in Castro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Summerfield-Dameron Corner
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
1. Summerfield-Dameron Corner Marker
Inscription.
Summerfield-Dameron Corner. . In 1876, English native John Summerfield (1885-1918) began his work locating and surveying millions of acres of land in present-day Randall, Deaf Smith, Castro and Swisher counties. One of the earth monuments he erected that year was located near this site and became a starting point for surveys in many Panhandle counties. In 1925, a group of Castro County citizens placed a concrete monument at the site, which had become known as Dameron's Corner after a local landowner. The monument was buried in 1958 when a road was cut through the area.
In 1876, English native John Summerfield (1885-1918) began his work locating and surveying millions of acres of land in present-day Randall, Deaf Smith, Castro and Swisher counties. One of the earth monuments he erected that year was located near this site and became a starting point for surveys in many Panhandle counties. In 1925, a group of Castro County citizens placed a concrete monument at the site, which had become known as Dameron's Corner after a local landowner. The monument was buried in 1958 when a road was cut through the area.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5146.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 34° 32.417′ N, 102° 12.848′ W. Marker is near Dimmitt, Texas, in Castro County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 86 and Farm to Market Road 1567, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 86. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dimmitt TX 79027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
