Dawson County
Created February 1, 1858. Recreated August 21, 1876 from Bexar Territory. Organized February 13, 1905. Named in honor of Nicholas Mosby Dawson 1808-1842 who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and fell at Dawson's Massacre. Lamesa, County Seat
32.7016° N, 101.9160° W
Where to Find It
Picnic area at SE Corner US 87 and US 180. Marker reported damaged (missing bronze seal) Oct. 2020.
Nearby Markers
- 1.1 mi N Lamesa Farm Workers Community Lamesa
- 2.8 mi NW Pioneer Cemetery Lamesa
- 3 mi NW M.C. Lindsey House Lamesa
- 4.3 mi NW Site of Chicago Lamesa
- 9.7 mi S Hardy Morgan House Patricia