Jourdanton in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jourdan Campbell

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019

1. Jourdan Campbell Marker

Inscription. Jourdan Campbell (1867-1938) and his family moved to Atascosa County by 1870; his father John Campbell founded Campbellton. Jourdan married Alice Louise Marr in 1897 and the couple had eight children. Jourdan became County Commissioner in the 1890s, and in 1907 with Col. T. H. Zanderson bought the 33,760 acre Tobey Ranch, part of which would become Jourdanton. Once the town was formed, Campbell was vice president of the bank and lobbied for a railroad. Jourdanton became Atascosa County seat in 1910. Campbell also supported a 65-mile hardtop highway project linking Jourdanton to the principal communities of Atascosa County. Jourdan Campbell was the driving force behind Jourdanton's creation, prosperity and growth.

175 years of Texas Independence * 1836-2011

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16705.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 28° 55.464′ N, 98° 32.135′ W. Marker is in Jourdanton, Texas, in

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Atascosa County. It is on State Highway 97, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in front of the Jourdanton City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1604 TX-97, Jourdanton TX 78026, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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: Mercy Hospital (here, next to this marker); Jourdanton (here, next to this marker); Ralph Roy Smith (here, next to this marker); St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atascosa County Courthouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Atascosa County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Atascosa County Jail (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 17, 2019

2. Jourdan Campbell Marker

in Jourdanton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Atascosa County Courthouse (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.