Seymour in Baylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Baylor County

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2016

1. Baylor County Marker

Inscription. Created February 1, 1858
Organized April 23, 1879

Named in honor of
Dr. Henry W. Baylor
1818-1854
Indian fighter and Ranger Captain
served in the Mexican War.

Seymour, the County Seat

Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 340.)

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 date for this entry is February 1, 1858.

Location. 33° 35.264′ N, 99° 15.68′ W. Marker is in Seymour, Texas, in Baylor County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Street and McLain Street, on the left when traveling south on South Washington Street. Marker is located near the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the Baylor County Courthouse grounds, overlooking the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Washington Street, Seymour TX 76380, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Community Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Seymour (approx. ¼ mile away); Near Route of The Western Trail

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); St. John Catholic Church (approx. 10.8 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker is a large metal tablet mounted horizontally on top of a waist-high pink granite pedestal. The 1936 Texas Centennial Star is mounted on the front side of the pedestal.

Also see . . .
1. Baylor County. Settlers from Oregon, led by Col. J. R. McClain, moved to the site of Seymour in 1876, but were driven off when cowboys ran cattle over their corn. In 1879 the Millett brothers—Eugene C., Alonzo, and Hiram—came from Guadalupe County to begin ranching in Baylor County. They ran a tough outfit and used their armed cowhands to intimidate would-be settlers and the citizens of newly founded Seymour. Violence and contention plagued the county during the first years of settlement. Baylor County's first two county attorneys were forced to resign, and in June 1879 county judge E. R. Morris was shot and killed by saloon keeper Will Taylor. Later the Texas Rangers gradually brought peace. (Submitted on January 16, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Dr. Henry Baylor. Henry Weidner Baylor, physician and soldier, was born in Paris, Kentucky. After taking both literary and medical degrees at Transylvania University he moved to Texas and began his practice. At the outbreak of the Mexican

Baylor County Marker (<i>wide view; Baylor County Courthouse in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2016

2. Baylor County Marker (wide view; Baylor County Courthouse in background)

War he enlisted as a private. Baylor's company was recruited in San Antonio and was in federal service from June 17, 1847, through June 30, 1848, attached to Gen. Zachary Taylor's headquarters. Baylor County was named in his honor. (Submitted on January 16, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on August 1, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.