Near Wellington in Collingsworth County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Collingsworth County

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

1. Collingsworth County Marker

Inscription. Formed from Young and Bexar
Territories
Created • Organized
August 21, 1876 • November 4, 1890
Named in Honor of
James Collinsworth
1806-1838
The first Chief Justice of the
Republic of Texas. Signer of the
Declaration of Independence
at the Battle of San Jacinto
Secretary of State in Burnet's
cabinet
Wellington, The County Seat

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 951.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1876.

Location. 34° 53.538′ N, 100° 12.29′ W. Marker is near Wellington, Texas, in Collingsworth County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 83 and Texas Highway 203, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 83. Marker is located in grove of trees on west side of highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellington TX 79095, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. O'Neil Building (approx. 2.6 miles away); First Methodist Church of Wellington (approx. 2.7 miles away); Methodism in Collingsworth County (approx.

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2.7 miles away); Collingsworth County Hospital (approx. 3 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail (approx. 4.7 miles away); Rocking Chair "Ranche" (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde (approx. 4.7 miles away); Capt. Randolph Marcy's Exploration Route through Collingsworth County (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wellington.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

2. Collingsworth County Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016

3. Collingsworth County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.