Hemphill in Sabine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sabine County

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017

1. Sabine County Marker

Inscription. A borderland between Spain and the United States, 1803-1819...Entry for many Anglo-American colonists and travelers after 1820, first included in the municipality of Nacogdoches; After 1832 in the municipality of San Augustine; On December 15, 1835, it became the municipality of Sabine, borrowing its name from the river which forms its Eastern boundary. Became a county in 1836, organized 1837.

Milam, county seat, 1837-1858, Hemphill since 1858.

In the heart of the Pinelands...

In memory of Benjamin Holt, Absolom Hier, Jesse Parker, members of the Convention of 1832.

William Clark, Jr., James Gaines, signers of the Declaration of Independence, 1836.

Captain William Scurlock, a participant in the Battle of Coleto under Colonel James W. Fannin, Jr. Life spared March 27, 1836.

Isaac W. Burton, Benjamin F. Bryant, John C. Hale, William Pace, Alfred Benton, Dr. Robert K. Goodloe, San Jacinto veterans and other founders and defenders of the Republic of Texas who lived in this county, before or after the Revolution.

Some of the distinguished citizens contributed by Sabine County.

David S. Kaufman
First U.S. Congressman from Texas.

Sam D. McMahan
Pioneer Patriot.

Littleton Fowler
Early Missionary

R.P. Sibley,

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Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7576.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1835.

Location. 31° 20.511′ N, 93° 50.953′ W. Marker is in Hemphill, Texas, in Sabine County. Marker is at the intersection of Worth Street (Farm to Market Road 83) and South Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on Worth Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hemphill TX 75948, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sabine County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Sabine County (within shouting distance of this marker); Sabine County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Hemphill (within shouting distance of this marker); Pratt (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Hemphill (about 500 feet away); William F. and Bertha Sutor Goodrich House (about 600 feet away); Hemphill Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hemphill.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017

2. Sabine County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.