Hartley County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized February 5, 1891. Named in honor of two brothers, Oliver Cromwell and Rufus K. Hartley. Distinguished members of the Texas Bar. Hartley, the county seat. (1936)
35.9052° N, 102.4074° W
Where to Find It
Hartley Picnic Area, SE corner US 87 and CR K [NOTE: county seat moved from Hartley to Channing in 1896]
Nearby Markers
- 1.7 mi S First Hartley County Jail Hartley
- 12.4 mi NW St. James Church Dalhart
- 12.5 mi NW Dalhart Army Air Field Dalhart
- 12.6 mi NW Dallam County Courthouse Dalhart
- 12.9 mi NW Mrs. Cordia Sloan Duke Dalhart
- 12.9 mi NW Heartland of Old XIT Ranch Dalhart