Near Clifton in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Election Oak

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

1. Election Oak Marker

Inscription.
One of three polling places in first election held after Bosque County was organized in 1854. Of 21 votes cast on that occasion (Aug. 7, 1854) in county, 17 were polled under this tree. J.K. Helton was election judge.

Officials elected were: L.H. Scrutchfield, judge; P. Bryant, sheriff; Jasper N. Mabray, clerk; Isaac Gary, assessor-collector; Archibald Kell, treasurer.

In later years, Bosque County Old Settlers Association used this site for reunions, by the courtesy of Tom M. Pool, owner of the land. Site was known locally as Pool Park.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1446.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 31° 43.557′ N, 97° 32.964′ W. Marker is near Clifton, Texas, in Bosque County. It is on State Highway 6 ¼ mile south of Farm to Market Road 2602, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located along the west side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifton TX 76634, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gary Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Site of Clifton Lutheran College

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin (approx. 4.1 miles away); Joseph Olson Family Cabin (approx. 4.1 miles away); Clifton College Administration Building (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lanes Chapel and Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge (approx. 4.8 miles away); Site of Clifton Mill (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton.

The Election Oak Marker is the right marker of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

2. The Election Oak Marker is the right marker of the two markers

The view of the markers along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

3. The view of the markers along the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.