Snyder in Scurry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
County's First Law Men
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
1. County's First Law Men Marker
First sheriff elected when the county was organized, 1884, was W. W. "Uncle Billy" Nelson. He authorized the first "Calaboose" (jail)—a frame structure only 8 x 10 x 8 feet. Uncle Billy resigned after 6 months since cowboys were an unruly lot.
T. J. Faught was next appointed sheriff, 1885. He gained respect of cowhands when, using a wooden pool cue as a weapon, he calmed a rowdy group in the west side saloon. Faught never wore a gun; was elected 3 terms, 1886—1892.
In original Snyder town plat, a street was named for Sheriff Faught; it is now 27th Street.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1091.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 32° 43.004′ N, 100° 55.079′ W. Marker is in Snyder, Texas, in Scurry County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of College Avenue (State Highway 350) and 25th Street (U.S. 180). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1806 25th Street, Snyder TX 79549, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scurry County's Canyon Reef Oil Field (here, next to this marker); Scurry County Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Company G
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
2. View of marker next to courthouse.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 16, 2015
3. Scurry County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
