Wheeler County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized April 12, 1879. Named in honor of Royal T. Wheeler (1810-1864). Associate justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, 1844-1858. Chief Justice, 1858-1864. County Seat, Mobeetie, 1879-1906. Wheeler, since.
35.4446° N, 100.2724° W
Where to Find It
Wheeler County Courthouse, E side facing US 83 (Alan Bean Ave.)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Wheeler County Jail Wheeler
- <0.1 mi W Wheeler County Courthouse Wheeler
- 0.3 mi S The Millie Porter House Wheeler
- 1.1 mi SW Wheeler Cemetery Wheeler
- 3.2 mi N Custer on the Sweetwater Wheeler
- 7.9 mi E Frye-Puryear Home Wheeler