Near Throckmorton in Throckmorton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Western Boundary of Peters Colony
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
1. Western Boundary of Peters Colony Marker
Inscription.
Western Boundary of Peters Colony. . In 1841, the Republic of Texas granted William S. Peters and others an empresario grant in north central Texas, including most of what is now Throckmorton County. The colony’s western boundary was three miles east of the current Haskell County borderline. Thomas Lambshead was the only settler to venture this far west in the colony. By 1844, the Texas Emigration and Land Company (T. E. and L.) began to manage colony settlement. However, few settled the land and Peters Colony ended in failure. Still, it proved vital for Throckmorton County settlement. The T. E. and L. owned much of the county land and divided it amongst shareholders, many of whom were speculators who sold property to the county’s earliest settlers.
In 1841, the Republic of Texas granted William S. Peters and others an empresario grant in north central Texas, including most of what is now Throckmorton County. The colony’s western boundary was three miles east of the current Haskell County borderline. Thomas Lambshead was the only settler to venture this far west in the colony. By 1844, the Texas Emigration & Land Company (T. E. & L.) began to manage colony settlement. However, few settled the land and Peters Colony ended in failure. Still, it proved vital for Throckmorton County settlement. The T. E. & L. owned much of the county land and divided it amongst shareholders, many of whom were speculators who sold property to the county’s earliest settlers.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15836.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 33° 11.025′ N, 99° 25.13′ W. Marker is near Throckmorton, Texas, in Throckmorton County. Marker is on U.S. 380, 5.4 miles west of Texas Highway 222, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Throckmorton TX 76483, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
Also see . . . Peters Colony. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on March 25, 2016.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
2. Western Boundary of Peters Colony Marker
View to the south from US 380
Photographed By Duane Hall, March 23, 2016
3. View to the West on US 380
Marker is on left (south) side of highway
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
