Near Gunter in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch

Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022

1. Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker

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Established 1880's by Jot Gunter, developer of Texas real estate, prominent Grayson County businessman. In mid-1890's his ranch exceeded 20,000 acres. Gunter, born in North Carolina in 1845, came to Texas to practice law after he served in Confederate Army. The town of Gunter incorporated in 1914, was named for him.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7379.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 33° 27.169′ N, 96° 46.166′ W. Marker is near Gunter, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is on West Main Street (Farm to Market Road 121) 1½ miles west of Preston Road (State Highway 289), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located along the highway at a small pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gunter TX 75058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alla School (approx. 5.9 miles away); Hall Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away); William Whitley Wheat (approx. 7.2 miles away); Jabez and Harriet Haning

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(approx. 7.3 miles away); Crossroads Cemetery (approx. 8.7 miles away); Celina Historic Square (approx. 8.9 miles away); Nelson Hotel (approx. 9 miles away); Mame Roberts (approx. 9.8 miles away).

Also see . . . Gunter, TX (Grayson County). Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022

2. The Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker along the highway

The view of the Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 29, 2022

3. The view of the Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.