The Rev. Thomas Wadlington Cotten
A native of Illinois and elder in the Primitive Baptist Church, the Rev. Thomas W. Cotten moved here from Grayson County in 1877. He helped organize Runnels County's first church, the Colorado Baptist Church, in 1878 and served as first pastor. When Runnels County was organized in 1880, his stone house was the temporary courthouse. He married Mrs. Catharine Shaw (McComb) Hobson (1816-86). Six of their nine children reached adulthood.
31.6935° N, 99.8910° W
Where to Find It
Private, off of US 83, 9 miles southeast of Ballinger
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Walthall Cemetery Ballinger
- 4 mi SW San Clemente Mission Ballinger
- 4 mi NW Colorado River Ferry Crossing Ballinger
- 4.1 mi SE Hoffman Cemetery Ballinger
- 4.3 mi NW Site of Pickettville Ballinger
- 4.3 mi NW Abilene & Southern Depot Ballinger