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Texas
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KNOX COUNTY,
TEXAS
33°
36' 36" N, 99° 44' 24" W (33.61, -99.74) |
Knox County
History
(from 1936
Texas Centennial Marker)
KNOX COUNTY
Formed from Young and Bexar Territories.
Created February 1, 1858.
Recreated August 21, 1876.
Organized March 20, 1886.
Named in honor of General Henry Knox,
1750-1806.
Major General of the Continental Army, 1781,
Secretary of War, 1785-1794.
Benjamin, the county
seat.
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Knox 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 - Benjamin
Book Hotel Here - Abilene
Hotels | Wichita
Falls Hotels |
More Hotels |
Knox County
1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Knox County
1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Knox County
1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Knox County
Centennial Marker
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Knox County Texas
Centennial Marker
Photo Courtesy Barclay
Gibson, April 2009 |
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