Throckmorton County
Formed from Fannin and Bosque counties. Created January 13, 1858. Organized March 18, 1879. Named in Honor of Dr. William Edward Throckmorton, 1795-1843, a revolutionary soldier. Father of James Webb Throckmorton, who became Governor of Texas in 1866. County seat, Throckmorton
33.1933° N, 99.1771° W
Where to Find It
N. City limits US 283/SH79 Jct. on US 283 side; Throckmorton
Nearby Markers
- 1 mi S Throckmorton County Courthouse Throckmorton
- 1 mi S Camp Cooper, C.S.A. Throckmorton
- 1.1 mi S Old Throckmorton Jail Throckmorton
- 1.4 mi S Lynching of Tom Farrar Throckmorton
- 1.8 mi NW Great Western Trail Throckmorton
- 7 mi S Bush Knob Massacre Throckmorton