Sonora in Sutton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

David & Serena Estes Adams / James & Cora Vincent Trainer

David & Serena Estes Adams and James & Cora Vincent Trainer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 28, 2018

1. David & Serena Estes Adams and James & Cora Vincent Trainer Marker

Inscription. The Adamses came in 1880's. David, Confederate soldier, rancher, farmer, operated Sonora's first hotel. James served in Union Army named Fort Concho's first sutler. Cora moved to Fort Terrett in late 1880's after his death with their sons, George, Joe, Fred. Descendants have served as numerous county and city officials.

In Loving Memory
by family members
Erected in October, 1990

Erected 1990.

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

Location. 30° 34.326′ N, 100° 38.668′ W. Marker is in Sonora, Texas, in Sutton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Water Avenue and East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Water Avenue. Marker is located on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 East Oak Street, Sonora TX 76950, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Espy Family (here, next to this marker); E.F. & Bessie Wyatt Vanderstucken (here, next to this marker); Robert Halbert & Battie Halbert (here, next to this marker); Isaac and Victoria Miers (here, next to this marker); George H. McDonald & Josie C. McDonald

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(here, next to this marker); Walter Ephriam Whitehead (here, next to this marker); George S. Allison & Wife, Margaret Thornhill (here, next to this marker); B.M. Halbert (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

More about this marker. This marker is one of 22 that commemorate early settler families of Sutton County. Although the markers bear the seal of the State of Texas, these are not official historical markers placed by the Texas Historical Commission.

The David & Serena Estes Adams / James & Cora Vincent Trainer Marker is the 2nd from the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The David & Serena Estes Adams / James & Cora Vincent Trainer Marker is the 2nd from the right

The view of the 22 markers from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

3. The view of the 22 markers from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 25, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.