Falfurrias in Brooks County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Abijah Brooks
(Nov. 20, 1855 - Jan. 15, 1944)
Photographed by Dave W, November 22, 2025
1. James Abijah Brooks Marker
Illustrious Texas Ranger for whom this county is named. Born in Kentucky; came to Texas 1876; became rancher-trail driver. Served in Texas Rangers 1882-1906. By order of the Governor, aided in preventing Fitzsimmons-Maher world title prize fight, El Paso, 1896. Helped solve and halt South Texas cattle thefts. Served in Texas Legislature, 1909-1911; was County Judge of Brooks County, 1911-1939. Married Virginia Wilborn.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2712.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Law Enforcement • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1855.
Location. 27° 14.113′ N, 98° 9.023′ W. Marker is in Falfurrias, Texas, in Brooks County. It is on West Travis Street (County Road 103) west of N Larriette Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 786 W Travis St, Falfurrias TX 78355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fallen Heroes Memorial Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Falfurrias (approx. 0.7 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Brooks County War Memorial
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Also see . . . Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.
J*. A. Brooks was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on November 20, 1855. He moved to Collin County Texas about 1876 where he operated a farm and a ranch. Brooks joined the Rangers in 1883, serving in Company F under Captain Shely.(Submitted on November 22, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, November 22, 2025
2. James Abijah Brooks Marker
Location with cemetery entrance in the background for reference.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
