Near Norton in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Maverick
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 8, 2016
1. Maverick Marker
Founded in the 1870s. Named for Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), who came to Texas 1835. Fought in the Texas War for Independence. In Secession Convention, 1861, he was made one of the commissioners to negotiate surrender of United States troops in San Antonio. In 1853 he had land in this important ranching area.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3259.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 31° 50.203′ N, 100° 12.094′ W. Marker is near Norton, Texas, in Runnels County. It is on State Highway 158 0.3 miles east of County Road 297, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norton TX 76865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: W.H. Brown (approx. 0.4 miles away); Townsite of Marie (approx. 4.3 miles away); Town of Norton (approx. 5 miles away); Bronte (approx. 6.1 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 6.3 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 6.3 miles away); Fort Chadbourne C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense
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Also see . . . Maverick, TX. From the Texas State Historical Associations “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on June 19, 2016.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 8, 2016
2. Maverick Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, June 8, 2016
3. View to West on State Highway 158
Photographed by Richard Hawkins, January 13, 2026
4. Maverick Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on January 13, 2026, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California.
