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

Kimble County

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018

1. Kimble County Marker

Inscription. Jumano and Apache Indians inhabited region when Spanish explorers traveled across it in the 17th and 18th centuries, and were displaced by the Comanche tribe by the mid-19th century. Area was under military jurisdiction of Forts Terrett (1852-54) and McKavett (1852-59, 1868-83), which were aided in defense by the Texas Rangers.

County was created from Bexar County, 1858, named for George C. Kimble (1810?-1836), who died defending the Alamo. Organized in 1876, with the county seat first at Kimbleville, then Junction in 1877. Haven for lawless element until the Rangers restored peace in 1880s. Ranching is primary industry, producing wool and mohair.
Erected by the State of Texas - 1973

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2894.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 29.347′ N, 99° 45.933′ W. Marker is in Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on Main Street (Loop State Highway 481) near North 5th Street, on the right when

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traveling east. Marker is located on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Main Street, Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fight of Sheriff’s Posse with Cattle Rustlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Kimble County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Griffith (within shouting distance of this marker); Coke R. Stevenson (within shouting distance of this marker); Burt M. Fleming Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Sterling Durst (within shouting distance of this marker); Major William Addison Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Junction.

More about this marker. Marker was originally erected in 1936 and restored, with a new inscription plaque, in 1973.

Also see . . . Kimble County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photo 1. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.