Near Huntington in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Joseph Herrington

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 19, 2010

1. Joseph Herrington Marker

Inscription. When Angelina County was organized in 1845, Alabama native Joseph Herrington (1823-89) was one of six men appointed by the legislature who set boundary lines and selected Marion as the first seat of government. That same year, at the age of 22, he was elected the county's first chief justice (county judge). His accomplishments during five terms in the office, including improved trade routes and the establishment of county school districts, were vital to the area's growth. An active Mason, he was buried here in the Herrington Family Cemetery.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7003.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 31° 15.126′ N, 94° 25.524′ W. Marker is near Huntington, Texas, in Angelina County. It is on Farm to Market Road 2109 near Farm to Market Road 2801, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntington TX 75949, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 5 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Site of the Town of Jonesville (approx. 8.2 miles away); Huntington (approx. 9.1 miles away); Ewing (approx. 9.2 miles away); U.S. Forest Service in Texas (approx. 9½ miles away); Camp Nancy (approx. 10.1 miles away).

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 19, 2010

2. Joseph Herrington Marker

Herrington Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 19, 2010

3. Herrington Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,793 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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