Collingsworth County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories; Created August 21, 1876; Organized November 4, 1890; Named in Honor of James Collinsworth 1806-1838; the first Chief Justice of the Republic of Texas; Signer of the Declaration of Independence at the Battle of San Jacinto; Secretary of State in Burnet's cabinet; Wellington, The County Seat.
34.8923° N, 100.2048° W
Where to Find It
From Wellington, take U.S. 83 about 2 miles north; marker located in grove of trees on west side of highway
Nearby Markers
- 2.6 mi S O'Neil Building Wellington
- 2.7 mi S First Methodist Church of Wellington
- 2.7 mi S Methodism in Collingsworth Welllington
- 3 mi S Collingsworth County Hospital Welllington
- 4.7 mi N Rocking Chair "Ranche" (1883-1893)
- 4.7 mi N The Red River Plunge of Bonnie and Clyde Wellington vicinity