Near Dimmitt in Castro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Summerfield-Dameron Corner

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015

1. Summerfield-Dameron Corner Marker

Inscription. In 1876, English native John Summerfield (1885-1918) began his work locating and surveying millions of acres of land in present-day Randall, Deaf Smith, Castro and Swisher counties. One of the earth monuments he erected that year was located near this site and became a starting point for surveys in many Panhandle counties. In 1925, a group of Castro County citizens placed a concrete monument at the site, which had become known as Dameron's Corner after a local landowner. The monument was buried in 1958 when a road was cut through the area.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5146.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 34° 32.417′ N, 102° 12.848′ W. Marker is near Dimmitt, Texas, in Castro County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 86 and Farm to Market Road 1567, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 86. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dimmitt TX 79027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 5.6 miles away); Shoot-out on Jones Street (approx. 5.6 miles away); Castro County Courthouses (approx.

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5.6 miles away); Gilbreath-Cowsert House (approx. 5.9 miles away); Holy Family Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away); Holy Family Catholic Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); Home Mercantile (approx. 6.4 miles away); Arney School (approx. 12 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dimmitt.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015

2. Summerfield-Dameron Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.