Brewster County
Brewster County formed from Presidio County. Created February 2, 1887. In 1897 the territory of Buchel and Foley counties was added to Brewster. Named for Henry Percy Brewster 1816-1884 soldier and statesman, a hero of San Jacinto. Murphyville county seat, 1887, name changed to Alpine, 1889. Largest county in area in the state.
30.3751° N, 103.5337° W
Where to Find It
From Alpine, take US 90 about 8.1 mi, east - roadside
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Ancient Rocks Boundary Alpine
- 7.1 mi W Texas Confederate General Lawrence "Sul" Ross Alpine
- 7.5 mi W Burgess' Water Hole
- 7.6 mi W Nolte-Rooney House Alpine
- 7.6 mi W Gage-Van Sickle House Alpine
- 7.6 mi W First Methodist Church Alpine