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

Isaac and Victoria Miers

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 28, 2018

1. Isaac and Victoria Miers Marker

Inscription. One of the early families in Sonora was that of Isaac and Victoria Miers. They built the fifth house in Sonora. Isaac was born April 13, 1835 in Carrol County, Mississippi. Victoria was born December 11, 1841 in Painsville, Lake County, Ohio. They married in Madisonville, Texas, January 13,1867. Their children were:
Mary Adelaide Lula (Jackson)-5-18-1868
William Andrew-9-27-1870
Robert E. Lee-7-4-1872
Eula Electra Ida (Markwood)-8-28-1874
Wilburn Edward-8-4-1877
Alma Nancy Carrie (Savell)-10-11-1879
George Pink-10-18-1883

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

Location. 30° 34.325′ N, 100° 38.667′ 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. Walter Ephriam Whitehead (here, next to this marker); E.F. & Bessie Wyatt Vanderstucken (here, next to this marker); David & Serena Estes Adams / James & Cora Vincent Trainer (here, next to this marker);

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George S. Allison & Wife, Margaret Thornhill (here, next to this marker); The Espy Family (here, next to this marker); B.M. Halbert (here, next to this marker); Robert Halbert & Battie Halbert (here, next to this marker); Fred and Serena Adams Trainer (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 Isaac and Victoria Miers Marker is the marker on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 3, 2022

2. The Isaac and Victoria Miers Marker is the marker on the left

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 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 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. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.