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

Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch

Photographed by Gary Estep, November 21, 2025

1. Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Whitaker Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Elliott Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); Alla School (approx. 5.9 miles away); Dorchester School (approx. 7.1 miles away); Hall Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away); William Whitley Wheat (approx. 7.2 miles away); Jabez and Harriet Haning (approx. 7.3 miles away); Primitive Baptist Church of Tioga (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gunter.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

2. Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, March 29, 2022

3. 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

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

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,278 times since then and 111 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2025, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.