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KING COUNTY,
TEXAS
33°
36' 36" N, 100° 15' 0" W (33.61, -100.25) |
King County
History
1936
Texas Centennial Marker:
KING COUNTY
Created August 21, 1876, from Bexar County, whose diamond-shaped boundaries
extended from the Rio Grande to the Panhandle
to El Paso.
Named for William King, who died at the Alamo.
Chief industry, ranching,
is reflected in its famous cattle brands: "6666",
"Pitchfork", "S M S" and "Matador".
A population of only 173 in 1890 was aided in formal organization
by petitions signed by itinerants. Names of favorite horses were also
added. Organization came on June 25, 1891. In establishing county
seat, cowboys voted for Guthrie,
which won over Ashville, choice of the ranchers.
(1965) |
King County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Guthrie
Area Hotel - Lubbock
Hotels | More
Hotels |
From 1907 Texas
state map #2090 showing King County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From
1920 Texas state map #10749 showing King County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
From
1940 Texas state map #4335 showing King County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
King County
Centennial Marker
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| The King County
Centennial Marker is in a Road Side park about 2 miles NW of Guthrie
on US 82. |
King County Texas
Centennial Marker
Photo Courtesy Barclay
Gibson, April 2009 |
King County Texas
Centennial Marker
Photo Courtesy Barclay
Gibson, April 2009 |
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