Near Sonora in Sutton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sutton County
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 11, 2018
1. Sutton County Marker
Created April 1, 1887, from land then in Crockett County Organized November 4, 1890, with Sonora as the county seat.
Named in honor of John S. Sutton (1821-1862), a member of Santa Fe Expedition, Texas Ranger and Indian fighter, soldier in Mexican War and Colonel of Mounted Volunteers, who died of wounds received in Civil War Battle of Val Verde. 1936/1965
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 5156.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1887.
Location. 30° 34.187′ N, 100° 35.246′ W. Marker is near Sonora, Texas, in Sutton County. It is on Loop State Highway 467 half a mile south of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office
this page online
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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Frisco Trailway (approx. 3.4 miles away); Sutton County Korea & Vietnam Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Sutton County World War I and II Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Colonel John S. Sutton (approx. 3.4 miles away); Sutton County Jail (approx. 3.4 miles away); William Lee Miers (approx. 3.4 miles away); Albert R. Cauthorn (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sutton County Courthouse (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This marker was originally placed in 1936
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 11, 2018
2. Sutton County Marker
Also see . . . Sutton County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 12, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
