Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Colonel John Griffith

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 1, 2017

1. Colonel John Griffith Marker

Inscription. Colonel John Griffith
(1831-1889) Confederate officer in Civil War. Learned at War’s end that women and children of family had fled from Arkansas to Texas in open wagon drawn by a milch cow and a one-eyed mule. The missing were found in 1866, as mule was recognized near the courthouse in Comanche and 2 Griffith boys mounted him.
Settled at Buffalo Gap, helped to organize Taylor County, 1878 moved to Kimble County, 1881. Had much property, great influence.
An example of those leaders who came to Texas after War to get a new start and to become outstanding citizens. (1965)

Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 614.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 29.348′ N, 99° 45.967′ W. Marker is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and N. 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Located in front of Kimble County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Main Street, Junction TX 76849, United

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Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Coke R. Stevenson (here, next to this marker); Kimble County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); John Sterling Durst (a few steps from this marker); Burt M. Fleming Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Major William Addison Spencer (a few steps from this marker); Fight of Sheriff’s Posse with Cattle Rustlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Early History of Kimble County (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimble County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Junction.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 1, 2017

2. Colonel John Griffith Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.