Kent County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized November 8, 1892. Named in honor of Andrew Kent who fell at the Alamo. Clairmont, the county seat, 1892. Jayton, since 1952. (1936)
33.2478° N, 100.5735° W
Where to Find It
Kent County Courthouse grounds, NW corner, at SE corner of N. Main St. (SH 70) and E. 4th St. NOTE: Clairemont is misspelled.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Double Mountain Salt Works (on Brazos River) Jayton
- <0.1 mi W First National Bank Building Jayton
- 3.1 mi NW Putoff Canyon Jayton
- 10.9 mi SE Peacock Peacock
- 11.8 mi SW Old Kent County Jail Clairemont