Stinnett in Hutchinson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Isaac McCormick Cottage
"Birthplace of Hutchinson County"
Home became cradle of county government when it was site of first meeting to plan separate organization of Hutchinson County (which previously had been joined to Roberts County for judicial purposes). In 1901 it was one of polling places in first county election.
Moved to town, 1928; donated by Edgar Britain, 1964, for museum.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 35° 49.695′ N, 101° 26.531′ W. Marker is in Stinnett, Texas, in Hutchinson County. Marker is on 5th Street east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stinnett TX 79083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hutchinson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gulf Dial #1 Oil Well (approx. 2.6 miles away); First Battle of Adobe Walls (approx. 4.4 miles away); Plemons Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away); Bents Creek (approx. 6 miles away); Battle of Adobe Walls (approx. 6 miles away); Fritz Thompson Bridge (approx. 6 miles away); Drift Fence (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stinnett.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.