Archer County
A part of the Peters Grant, 1841; Created January 22, 1858; Organized July 27, 1880; Named in honor of Dr. Branch Tanner Archer 1790-1856; Texas Commissioner to the United States, 1835, Member of Congress, Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas. First permanent settlement, 1874; First railroad, 1890; Archer City, the county seat. (1936, 1986)
33.5145° N, 98.6595° W
Where to Find It
From Archer City, take US 79 South about 6 miles.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Cimmaron (Persimmon) Springs Archer City
- 2.1 mi S Extinct Town of Anarene Archer City
- 5.8 mi N First Baptist Church of Archer City Archer City
- 5.8 mi N Archer City Methodist Church Archer City
- 5.8 mi N Battle of the Little Wichita Archer City
- 5.9 mi N Sheriff E. Harrison Ikard Archer City